Sorbitol formulation imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorbitol formulation by Saudi Arabia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $738K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sorbitol formulation from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (34%), China (24%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 34% |
| China | $986K | 24% |
| Indonesia | $593K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $246K | 6% |
| India | $244K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $201K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $181K | 4.4% |
| France | $106K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $104K | 2.5% |
| Uruguay | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.86. 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 sorbitol formulation imports (HS 3824.60): 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 3824.60: Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44.
Common questions
What is the value of sorbitol formulation imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sorbitol formulation worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorbitol formulation to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorbitol formulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorbitol formulation to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 238%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorbitol formulation?
The HS code for sorbitol formulation is subheading 3824.60. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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