Rare gases excluding argon imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported rare gases excluding argon worth $12.6 million (264 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.3 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 | $12.6M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 184 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 792 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 58 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rare gases excluding argon from
Qatar alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $10.8M | 86% |
| United States | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $123K | 1% |
| China | $69K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.71 per kg, 32% below the world average of $70.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rare gases excluding argon exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of rare gases excluding argon in 2024 (261 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Bahrain (22%), Georgia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $328K | 28% |
| Bahrain | $257K | 22% |
| Georgia | $214K | 18% |
| Kuwait | $146K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 9% |
| Oman | $33K | 2.8% |
| China | $33K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $29K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $15K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rare gases excluding argon imports (HS 2804.29): 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 2804.29: Gases, rare: other than argon.
Common questions
What is the value of rare gases excluding argon imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rare gases excluding argon worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rare gases excluding argon to Saudi Arabia?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of rare gases excluding argon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.71 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $70.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rare gases excluding argon to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 592%. The peak was 2023 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rare gases excluding argon?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Georgia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rare gases excluding argon?
The HS code for rare gases excluding argon is subheading 2804.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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