Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) by Saudi Arabia reached $42.5 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $54.3 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 | $42.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 13.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Turkey (20%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 20% |
| India | $4.2M | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 per kg, close to the world average of $3.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $12.8 million of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 53% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 27% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Bahrain | $267K | 2.1% |
| India | $236K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $170K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $145K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $140K | 1.1% |
| China | $130K | 1% |
| Oman | $79K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) imports (HS 3812.39): 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 3812.39: Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, other than mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $54.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber antioxidants (non-tmq)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Azerbaijan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber antioxidants (non-tmq)?
The HS code for rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) is subheading 3812.39. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3812 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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