Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $2.5 million (407 tonnes). That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 407 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $258K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $258K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $565K | 160 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 20 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (44%), Czech Republic (24%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.1M | 44% |
| Czech Republic | $596K | 24% |
| France | $319K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 4.6% |
| United States | $83K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $71K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 2.3% |
| China | $50K | 2% |
| Austria | $49K | 2% |
| India | $23K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2918.99): 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 2918.99: Acids: carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than 2,4,5-T (ISO).
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 407 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (24%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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