Sodium silicate (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sodium silicate (other) worth $3.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $391K | 573 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $712K | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sodium silicate (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (46%), Slovenia (31%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 46% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 31% |
| China | $219K | 6.4% |
| India | $161K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $108K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $31K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 195% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Sodium silicate (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sodium silicate (other) worth $6.4 million (19.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sodium silicate (other) imports (HS 2839.19): 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 2839.19: Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium silicate (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sodium silicate (other) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium silicate (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Slovenia (31%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium silicate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 195% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium silicate (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $712 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sodium silicate (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Oman and Qatar. That compares with imports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sodium silicate (other)?
The HS code for sodium silicate (other) is subheading 2839.19. 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 2839 page.
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