Phthalate esters (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.7 million of phthalate esters (other) in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $13.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports phthalate esters (other) from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 59% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 16% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 13% |
| India | $1.3M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $163K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.06, 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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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 2917.34: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalate esters (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported phthalate esters (other) worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 137 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalate esters (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of phthalate esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phthalate esters (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalate esters (other)?
The HS code for phthalate esters (other) is subheading 2917.34. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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