Sulfates (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sulfates (other) worth $8.4 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sulfates (other) from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Turkey (29%), India (26%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 32% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 29% |
| India | $2.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $470K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $155K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $109K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $78K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $44K | 0.5% |
| United States | $39K | 0.5% |
| France | $32K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.58. 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 sulfates (other) imports (HS 2833.29): 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 2833.29: Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfates (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sulfates (other) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfates (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and India (26%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfates (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfates (other)?
The HS code for sulfates (other) is subheading 2833.29. 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 2833 page.
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