Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $119.5 million of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) in 2024 (92.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 90 countries for exports of this product. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $153.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119.5M | 92.7K t |
| 2023 | $81.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2022 | $153.5M | 114.4K t |
| 2021 | $123.2M | 68.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports saturated monohydric alcohols (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (23%), Pakistan (16%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+983% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $27.1M | 23% |
| Pakistan | $19.3M | 16% |
| China | $17.6M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.8M | 14% |
| Thailand | $10.5M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $9.9M | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $4.5M | 3.8% |
| India | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.70, 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.
Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (35%), United States (18%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+988% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 35% |
| United States | $727K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $653K | 16% |
| Germany | $372K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $211K | 5.1% |
| China | $168K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $144K | 3.5% |
| France | $135K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $99K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $71K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia saturated monohydric alcohols (other) exports (HS 2905.19): 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 2905.19: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported saturated monohydric alcohols (other) worth $119.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 90 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy saturated monohydric alcohols (other) from Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 983% on the year.
What is the average export price of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $119.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $153.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import saturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $115.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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