Pure sorbitol imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure sorbitol by Saudi Arabia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.7 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 | $7.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $722K | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pure sorbitol from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Indonesia (28%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 42% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 28% |
| India | $1.3M | 18% |
| France | $517K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $244K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.4% |
| United States | $23K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
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 pure sorbitol imports (HS 2905.44): 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 2905.44: Alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol).
Common questions
What is the value of pure sorbitol imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pure sorbitol worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sorbitol to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sorbitol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sorbitol to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $722 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 880%. The peak was 2020 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sorbitol?
The HS code for pure sorbitol is subheading 2905.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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