Ortho-xylene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ortho-xylene by Saudi Arabia reached $5.7 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 812400% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 171% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 6 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ortho-xylene to
One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.4M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 23% |
| Jordan | $954K | 17% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ortho-xylene exports (HS 2902.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2902.41: Cyclic hydrocarbons: o-xylene.
Common questions
What is the value of ortho-xylene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ortho-xylene worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 59 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy ortho-xylene from Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Jordan (17%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of ortho-xylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ortho-xylene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ortho-xylene?
The HS code for ortho-xylene is subheading 2902.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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