Precious metal catalysts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $236.8 million of precious metal catalysts in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% 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 | $236.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $220.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $191.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $182.1M | 659 t |
| 2020 | $115.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $211.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $191.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $164.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports precious metal catalysts from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (33%), United States (26%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $79.3M | 34% |
| United States | $61.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $44.1M | 19% |
| Japan | $23.1M | 9.8% |
| France | $18.0M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| China | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| India | $456K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $141K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $111K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.33 per kg, close to the world average of $115.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Precious metal catalysts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported precious metal catalysts worth $132.7 million (535 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $93.3M | 70% |
| Canada | $30.3M | 23% |
| United States | $6.5M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported precious metal catalysts worth $236.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($79.3 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.33 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $115.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precious metal catalysts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164.6 million in 2017 to $236.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $189.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export precious metal catalysts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $132.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $104.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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