Styrene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of styrene by Saudi Arabia reached $1.35 billion in 2024 (1.16 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.03 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.35B | 1.16M t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 1.41M t |
| 2022 | $2.03B | 1.58M t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 1.39M t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 1.67M t |
| 2019 | $1.61B | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $1.69B | 1.23M t |
| 2017 | $1.67B | 1.33M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports styrene to
The largest buyer markets were India (28%), Turkey (17%), China (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $372.9M | 28% |
| Turkey | $234.4M | 17% |
| China | $224.5M | 17% |
| Belgium | $107.5M | 8% |
| Malaysia | $82.4M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $49.8M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $39.3M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $37.1M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $32.1M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $3.3 million of styrene in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Kuwait accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 51% |
| South Korea | $615K | 19% |
| India | $585K | 18% |
| Singapore | $408K | 13% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia styrene exports (HS 2902.50): 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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported styrene worth $1.35 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.16 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 74 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy styrene from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($372.9 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of styrene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of styrene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.67 billion in 2017 to $1.35 billion in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $2.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.59 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import styrene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kuwait, South Korea and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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