Polyethylene scrap exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene scrap by Saudi Arabia reached $12.3 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.6 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 | $12.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 49.6K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $623K | 674 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 23.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polyethylene scrap to
Most of it went to China (46%), Pakistan (19%), Spain (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $692K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $600K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $366K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $302K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $278K | 2.3% |
| India | $276K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 138% above the world average of $0.39. 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.
Polyethylene scrap imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polyethylene scrap worth $1.5 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $978K | 64% |
| Spain | $464K | 30% |
| Bahrain | $48K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $31K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyethylene scrap exports (HS 3915.10): 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 3915.10: Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene scrap exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polyethylene scrap worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene scrap from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene scrap from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $26.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polyethylene scrap?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Spain and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene scrap?
The HS code for polyethylene scrap is subheading 3915.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
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