Polyvinyl acetate emulsion exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyvinyl acetate emulsion by Saudi Arabia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $483K | 321 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 742 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polyvinyl acetate emulsion to
One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $781 thousand of polyvinyl acetate emulsion in 2024 (578 tonnes). Most of the value came from India (31%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $242K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $200K | 26% |
| Egypt | $120K | 15% |
| France | $79K | 10% |
| Italy | $64K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 2.5% |
| China | $19K | 2.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyvinyl acetate emulsion exports (HS 3905.12): 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 3905.12: Poly(vinyl acetate): in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl acetate emulsion exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polyvinyl acetate emulsion worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 85 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl acetate emulsion from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Yemen (5%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl acetate emulsion per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyvinyl acetate emulsion from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polyvinyl acetate emulsion?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl acetate emulsion?
The HS code for polyvinyl acetate emulsion is subheading 3905.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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