Polyethylene glycol wax imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.6 million of polyethylene glycol wax in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $12.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 448 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyethylene glycol wax from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (38%), China (33%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.9M | 39% |
| China | $4.2M | 33% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 14% |
| United States | $593K | 4.7% |
| India | $352K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $310K | 2.5% |
| France | $193K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $157K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.56, 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.
Polyethylene glycol wax exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polyethylene glycol wax worth $2.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (36%), Pakistan (24%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $992K | 36% |
| Pakistan | $662K | 24% |
| Turkey | $252K | 9.1% |
| India | $194K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $172K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $120K | 4.3% |
| China | $120K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $70K | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $58K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyethylene glycol wax imports (HS 3404.20): 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 3404.20: Waxes: artificial and prepared, of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol).
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene glycol wax imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene glycol wax to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene glycol wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene glycol wax to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 976%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyethylene glycol wax?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene glycol wax?
The HS code for polyethylene glycol wax is subheading 3404.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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