🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of synthetic tanning agent: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $3.7 million of synthetic tanning agent in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic tanning agent by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $777K | 758 t |
| 2019 | $886K | 748 t |
| 2018 | $613K | 561 t |
| 2017 | $788K | 677 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic tanning agent from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (30%), Singapore (10%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.1M | 30% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $355K | 9.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $353K | 9.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $268K | 7.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $253K | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $236K | 6.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $184K | 5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $156K | 4.3% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $129K | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $100K | 2.7% |
Types of synthetic tanning agent under HS 3202
| 3202.10 | Tanning substances: synthetic organic tanning substances | 58% |
| 3202.90 | Tanning substances: inorganic tanning substances: tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances: enzymatic preparations… | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3202.
Average import price of synthetic tanning agent
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 111% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3202: Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning.
Synthetic tanning agent trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of synthetic tanning agent imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic tanning agent worth $3.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import synthetic tanning agent from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Sweden (30%), Singapore (10%), United Arab Emirates (10%).
What is the average import price of synthetic tanning agent in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.58 per kg.
What is the HS code for synthetic tanning agent?
Synthetic tanning agent falls under HS heading 3202 (Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing n). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic tanning agent with Saudi Arabia?
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