Pentaerythritol exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $6.3 million of pentaerythritol in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 49 countries. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.4 million.
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 | $6.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 12.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports pentaerythritol to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Egypt (23%), India (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 28% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 23% |
| India | $1.5M | 23% |
| United States | $717K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $378K | 6% |
| Libya | $132K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $124K | 2% |
| Canada | $108K | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $59K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pentaerythritol imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of pentaerythritol by Saudi Arabia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (839 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Germany alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 64% |
| China | $630K | 32% |
| United States | $30K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 1.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.3% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pentaerythritol exports (HS 2905.42): 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 2905.42: Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol.
Common questions
What is the value of pentaerythritol exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported pentaerythritol worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 49 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy pentaerythritol from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of pentaerythritol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pentaerythritol from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import pentaerythritol?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pentaerythritol?
The HS code for pentaerythritol is subheading 2905.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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