Silver nitrate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported silver nitrate worth $5.6 million (25 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 166 countries for imports of this product. That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $5.6M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 21 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports silver nitrate from
France alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 52% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 29% |
| Germany | $940K | 17% |
| India | $99K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $221.05 per kg, close to the world average of $195.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia silver nitrate imports (HS 2843.21): 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 2843.21: Silver compounds: silver nitrates.
Common questions
What is the value of silver nitrate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported silver nitrate worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply silver nitrate to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of silver nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $221.05 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $195.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silver nitrate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for silver nitrate?
The HS code for silver nitrate is subheading 2843.21. 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 2843 page.
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