Phosphite esters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported phosphite esters worth $13.6 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 3.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports phosphite esters from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Taiwan (24%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 24% |
| United States | $2.6M | 19% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 15% |
| Singapore | $744K | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $528K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $6K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 phosphite esters imports (HS 2920.29): 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 2920.29: Esters: phosphite esters and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphite esters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported phosphite esters worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 110 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphite esters to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Taiwan (24%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphite esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphite esters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphite esters?
The HS code for phosphite esters is subheading 2920.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2920 page.
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