Polycarbonate resin exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polycarbonate resin by Saudi Arabia reached $353.2 million in 2024 (219.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 4%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $838.6 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 | $353.2M | 219.4K t |
| 2023 | $353.6M | 193.4K t |
| 2022 | $753.8M | 347.2K t |
| 2021 | $838.6M | 305.5K t |
| 2020 | $528.1M | 312.5K t |
| 2019 | $765.7M | 397.4K t |
| 2018 | $720.6M | 268.6K t |
| 2017 | $390.1M | 157.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polycarbonate resin to
Most of it went to Singapore (25%), China (23%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $90.0M | 26% |
| China | $82.6M | 23% |
| India | $45.9M | 13% |
| Turkey | $21.9M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $19.4M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 5% |
| Egypt | $12.5M | 3.6% |
| Jordan | $11.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.66, 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.
Polycarbonate resin imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polycarbonate resin worth $32.6 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (37%), Netherlands (14%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $11.9M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 14% |
| China | $3.4M | 10% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $749K | 2.3% |
| Oman | $427K | 1.3% |
| United States | $221K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polycarbonate resin exports (HS 3907.40): 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 3907.40: Polycarbonates: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarbonate resin exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polycarbonate resin worth $353.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 112 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy polycarbonate resin from Saudi Arabia?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by China (23%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average export price of polycarbonate resin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polycarbonate resin from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $390.1 million in 2017 to $353.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $838.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $588.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polycarbonate resin?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Netherlands and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $320.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarbonate resin?
The HS code for polycarbonate resin is subheading 3907.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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