Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $42.2 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 18.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (28%), China (25%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 28% |
| China | $10.5M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 22% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $742K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $656K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $266K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $210K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $518.5 million (332.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 96 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to China (33%), Turkey (14%), India (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $172.5M | 33% |
| Turkey | $74.4M | 14% |
| India | $46.0M | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37.2M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $34.9M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $28.3M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $27.1M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $26.5M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $13.6M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $12.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $42.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $42.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $518.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Turkey and India. That compares with imports of $42.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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