Para-xylene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported para-xylene worth $1.06 billion (1.15 million tonnes). It ranks 5th of 44 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.06B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 1.13M t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 1.13M t |
| 2021 | $1.11B | 1.29M t |
| 2020 | $734.3M | 1.25M t |
| 2019 | $1.25B | 1.40M t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 984.2K t |
| 2017 | $652.9M | 697.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports para-xylene to
The largest buyer markets were United States (50%), India (13%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $527.8M | 50% |
| India | $139.0M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $130.8M | 12% |
| Spain | $91.3M | 8.6% |
| China | $63.4M | 6% |
| Brazil | $55.5M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $35.5M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $20.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
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 para-xylene exports (HS 2902.43): 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 2902.43: Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene.
Common questions
What is the value of para-xylene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported para-xylene worth $1.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.15 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 44 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy para-xylene from Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($527.8 million), followed by India (13%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of para-xylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of para-xylene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $652.9 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2019 at $1.25 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.04 billion a year.
What is the HS code for para-xylene?
The HS code for para-xylene is subheading 2902.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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