Sulfonic acids and derivatives exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million of sulfonic acids and derivatives in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $648K | 375 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports sulfonic acids and derivatives to
The largest buyer markets were Yemen (26%), Sudan (13%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonic acids and derivatives imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of sulfonic acids and derivatives by Saudi Arabia reached $21.6 million in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Russia alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $16.8M | 78% |
| China | $2.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $647K | 3% |
| Italy | $471K | 2.2% |
| France | $444K | 2.1% |
| India | $194K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $173K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $169K | 0.8% |
| United States | $82K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $59K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sulfonic acids and derivatives exports (HS 2904.10): 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonic acids and derivatives exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 85 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfonic acids and derivatives from Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Sudan (13%) and Jordan (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 17 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulfonic acids and derivatives from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $21.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $5.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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