Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $173.7 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (172.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $173.7M | 172.3K t |
| 2023 | $135.8M | 104.6K t |
| 2022 | $132.5M | 90.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.4M | 38.2K t |
| 2020 | $89.8M | 120.1K t |
| 2019 | $73.5M | 73.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.3M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 44.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $87.1 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (90.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Algeria alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $75.7M | 87% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $556K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $397K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $382K | 0.4% |
| Djibouti | $353K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $173.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($91.4 million), followed by Oman (24%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $173.7 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $92.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $87.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $86.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. 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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