Sodium tripolyphosphate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $7.2 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 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 | $7.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sodium tripolyphosphate from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Hungary (28%), Germany (23%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 28% |
| Hungary | $2.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 23% |
| Tunisia | $548K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $470K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $136K | 1.9% |
| Russia | $133K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $82K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $50K | 0.7% |
| India | $33K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.35. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sodium tripolyphosphate imports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium tripolyphosphate to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Hungary (28%) and Germany (23%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium tripolyphosphate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. 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 2835 page.
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