Saturated polyester resins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported saturated polyester resins worth $67.9 million (24.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $67.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.5M | 18.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports saturated polyester resins from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (48%), China (29%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $32.3M | 48% |
| China | $20.0M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 8% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $936K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $556K | 0.8% |
| United States | $518K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $376K | 0.6% |
| India | $368K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated polyester resins exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $17.8 million of saturated polyester resins in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (17%), Algeria (16%), Turkey (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.9M | 17% |
| Algeria | $2.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $2.1M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| United States | $842K | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $801K | 4.5% |
| Kuwait | $552K | 3.1% |
| Oman | $533K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia saturated polyester resins imports (HS 3907.99): 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported saturated polyester resins worth $67.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($32.3 million), followed by China (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated polyester resins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.5 million in 2017 to $67.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export saturated polyester resins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Algeria and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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