Polyurethane resins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polyurethane resins worth $39.0 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% 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 | $39.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 9.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyurethane resins from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), Italy (12%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.0M | 41% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 12% |
| China | $3.1M | 8.1% |
| United States | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| France | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $995K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $807K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane resins exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polyurethane resins worth $1.8 million (558 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (47%), Tunisia (11%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $829K | 47% |
| Tunisia | $198K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $168K | 9.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $120K | 6.9% |
| India | $62K | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $61K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $60K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $51K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $43K | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $42K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyurethane resins imports (HS 3909.50): 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 3909.50: Polyurethanes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane resins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyurethane resins worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane resins to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Italy (12%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane resins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyurethane resins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane resins?
The HS code for polyurethane resins is subheading 3909.50. 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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