Tall oil fatty acids imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tall oil fatty acids worth $32.5 million (16.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $32.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tall oil fatty acids from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (41%), Finland (34%), India (4%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 41% |
| Finland | $11.2M | 35% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $985K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $892K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $767K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $735K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $664K | 2% |
| Spain | $587K | 1.8% |
| United States | $499K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.05.
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 tall oil fatty acids imports (HS 3823.13): 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 3823.13: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: tall oil fatty acids.
Common questions
What is the value of tall oil fatty acids imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tall oil fatty acids worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 116 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tall oil fatty acids to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Finland (34%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of tall oil fatty acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tall oil fatty acids to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tall oil fatty acids?
The HS code for tall oil fatty acids is subheading 3823.13. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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