Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons by Saudi Arabia reached $49.3 million in 2024 (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $97.1 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 | $49.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 46.1K t |
| 2022 | $97.1M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $73.4M | 61.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $28.1M | 57% |
| United States | $6.8M | 14% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $813K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $787K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $756K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 243% above the world average of $0.46. 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.
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $37.7 million of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2024 (37.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (32%), Belgium (24%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.2M | 32% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 12% |
| India | $4.0M | 11% |
| China | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Uganda | $74K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $47K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2901.10): 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 955% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 243% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $97.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $37.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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