Persulfates imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of persulfates by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 990 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 441 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports persulfates from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (26%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $999K | 31% |
| India | $826K | 26% |
| Germany | $428K | 13% |
| Turkey | $414K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $152K | 4.7% |
| United States | $132K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $119K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $69K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $62K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 persulfates imports (HS 2833.40): 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 2833.40: Peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of persulfates imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported persulfates worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply persulfates to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($999 thousand), followed by India (26%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of persulfates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of persulfates to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for persulfates?
The HS code for persulfates is subheading 2833.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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