Synthetic lubricant additive imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic lubricant additive by Saudi Arabia reached $14.8 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.7 million.
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 | $14.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 258 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic lubricant additive from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), United Arab Emirates (32%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 32% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $932K | 6.3% |
| United States | $595K | 4% |
| Thailand | $352K | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $211K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $128K | 0.9% |
| France | $117K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.34, 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.
Synthetic lubricant additive exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported synthetic lubricant additive worth $894 thousand (1.9 thousand tonnes). India alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $675K | 76% |
| Qatar | $196K | 22% |
| South Korea | $14K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia synthetic lubricant additive imports (HS 3811.29): 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 3811.29: Lubricating oil additives: not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic lubricant additive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic lubricant additive worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic lubricant additive to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (32%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic lubricant additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic lubricant additive to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 645%. The peak was 2021 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export synthetic lubricant additive?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $894 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Qatar and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic lubricant additive?
The HS code for synthetic lubricant additive is subheading 3811.29. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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