Polyphosphates (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyphosphates (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $18.2 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $18.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 6.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyphosphates (other) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Germany (34%), Belgium (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 47% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 34% |
| Belgium | $938K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $665K | 3.7% |
| India | $574K | 3.2% |
| France | $511K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $462K | 2.5% |
| United States | $99K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2835.39: Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of polyphosphates (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyphosphates (other) worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyphosphates (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Germany (34%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyphosphates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyphosphates (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyphosphates (other)?
The HS code for polyphosphates (other) is subheading 2835.39. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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