Sodium sulfate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium sulfate by Saudi Arabia reached $8.8 million in 2024 (94.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.3 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 | $8.8M | 94.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 95.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 163.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 142.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 205.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 237.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 168.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 233.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sodium sulfate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 81% |
| India | $1.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $236K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $178K | 2% |
| France | $125K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $49K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, close to the world average of $0.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium sulfate exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sodium sulfate worth $1.6 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $1.5M | 94% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $23K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 1.2% |
| Palestine | $11K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sodium sulfate imports (HS 2833.11): 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 2833.11: Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sodium sulfate worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfate to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (12%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.11 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 sulfate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sodium sulfate?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfate?
The HS code for sodium sulfate is subheading 2833.11. 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 2833 page.
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