Pure toluene imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure toluene by Saudi Arabia reached $60.9 million in 2024 (62.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average.
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 | $60.9M | 62.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 56.5K t |
| 2022 | $68.7M | 56.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 58.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pure toluene from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (33%), South Korea (32%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $20.0M | 33% |
| South Korea | $19.8M | 33% |
| China | $12.8M | 21% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2% |
| India | $247K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $163K | 0.3% |
| United States | $160K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
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 toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pure toluene worth $60.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by South Korea (32%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure toluene to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $60.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $68.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pure toluene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $491 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Nigeria and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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