Stearic acid imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stearic acid by Saudi Arabia reached $6.9 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 4.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stearic acid from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (46%), Indonesia (40%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 40% |
| India | $431K | 6.2% |
| China | $307K | 4.4% |
| United States | $78K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $64K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 41% above the world average of $1.12. 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 stearic acid imports (HS 3823.11): 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 3823.11: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of stearic acid imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stearic acid worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply stearic acid to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Indonesia (40%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of stearic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stearic acid to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stearic acid?
The HS code for stearic acid is subheading 3823.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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