Polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) by Saudi Arabia reached $132.1 million in 2024 (151.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $353.3 million.
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 | $132.1M | 151.4K t |
| 2023 | $167.1M | 146.8K t |
| 2022 | $144.0M | 104.5K t |
| 2021 | $233.9M | 161.9K t |
| 2020 | $129.7M | 146.0K t |
| 2019 | $353.3M | 385.7K t |
| 2018 | $152.5M | 165.3K t |
| 2017 | $79.8M | 81.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polyvinyl chloride (pure) to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (35%), Jordan (26%), Iraq (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $78.7 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (93.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United States alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.1M | 57% |
| Taiwan | $11.2M | 14% |
| China | $8.3M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $901K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $854K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $811K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $499K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyvinyl chloride (pure) exports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $132.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride (pure) from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($46.4 million), followed by Jordan (26%) and Iraq (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 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 chloride (pure) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.8 million in 2017 to $132.1 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2019 at $353.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $174.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $78.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Taiwan and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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