Synthetic pigments imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic pigments by Saudi Arabia reached $27.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic pigments from
Most of the value came from India (38%), China (24%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.6M | 38% |
| China | $6.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 8.2% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| France | $596K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $391K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $335K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $289K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, close to the world average of $8.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic pigments exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported synthetic pigments worth $742 thousand (144 tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (27%), Morocco (16%), Egypt (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $200K | 27% |
| Morocco | $117K | 16% |
| Egypt | $83K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $62K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $35K | 4.7% |
| Bahrain | $34K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $22K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $16K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 3204.17: Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic pigments imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic pigments worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic pigments to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic pigments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $8.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic pigments to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export synthetic pigments?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Morocco and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic pigments?
The HS code for synthetic pigments is subheading 3204.17. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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