Pseudoephedrine imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pseudoephedrine by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 million.
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 | $2.5M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $827K | 14 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 23 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pseudoephedrine from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Switzerland (30%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $774K | 31% |
| Switzerland | $755K | 30% |
| India | $494K | 20% |
| China | $468K | 19% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.62 per kg, close to the world average of $69.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pseudoephedrine imports (HS 2939.42): 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 2939.42: Alkaloids: pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of pseudoephedrine imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pseudoephedrine worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 86 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply pseudoephedrine to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($774 thousand), followed by Switzerland (30%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of pseudoephedrine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $69.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pseudoephedrine to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pseudoephedrine?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine is subheading 2939.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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