Styrene-butadiene latex exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $17.4 million of styrene-butadiene latex in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $17.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports styrene-butadiene latex to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (35%), Jordan (33%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.0M | 35% |
| Jordan | $5.7M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $804K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $686K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $493K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $232K | 1.3% |
| India | $109K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $95K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $80K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene latex imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of styrene-butadiene latex by Saudi Arabia reached $15.9 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United States alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.2M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 24% |
| India | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $613K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $424K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $366K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 1.7% |
| China | $239K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $184K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $91K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia styrene-butadiene latex exports (HS 4002.11): 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 4002.11: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene latex exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported styrene-butadiene latex worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy styrene-butadiene latex from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Jordan (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average export price of styrene-butadiene latex per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of styrene-butadiene latex from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import styrene-butadiene latex?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Arab Emirates and India. That compares with exports of $17.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene latex?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene latex is subheading 4002.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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