Plant-derived thickeners imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.6 million of plant-derived thickeners in 2024 (723 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $7.6M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 298 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 214 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plant-derived thickeners from
Most of the value came from Denmark (41%), Spain (27%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $3.1M | 41% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $519K | 6.8% |
| France | $453K | 6% |
| China | $321K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $286K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $205K | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $187K | 2.5% |
| Chile | $126K | 1.7% |
| United States | $89K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.56. 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 plant-derived thickeners imports (HS 1302.39): 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 1302.39: Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3.
Common questions
What is the value of plant-derived thickeners imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plant-derived thickeners worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant-derived thickeners to Saudi Arabia?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (27%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant-derived thickeners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant-derived thickeners to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant-derived thickeners?
The HS code for plant-derived thickeners is subheading 1302.39. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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