Quaternary ammonium compounds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $6.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 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 | $6.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $348K | 87 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports quaternary ammonium compounds from
Most of the value came from China (45%), United States (12%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 45% |
| United States | $814K | 12% |
| South Korea | $665K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $571K | 8.3% |
| Finland | $294K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $222K | 3.3% |
| India | $174K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $108K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quaternary ammonium compounds exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million of quaternary ammonium compounds in 2024 (472 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (29%), Kuwait (23%), Oman (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia quaternary ammonium compounds imports (HS 2923.90): 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium compounds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium compounds to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium compounds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $348 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export quaternary ammonium compounds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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