Terephthalic acid imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $300.6 million of terephthalic acid in 2024 (390.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 88 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $300.6M | 390.8K t |
| 2023 | $269.9M | 325.7K t |
| 2022 | $321.5M | 465.1K t |
| 2021 | $292.5M | 380.5K t |
| 2020 | $75.6M | 161.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 41.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.1M | 40.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports terephthalic acid from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $220.7M | 73% |
| Taiwan | $47.2M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $20.5M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $12.1M | 4% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
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?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia terephthalic acid imports (HS 2917.36): 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 2917.36: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of terephthalic acid imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported terephthalic acid worth $300.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 88 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply terephthalic acid to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($220.7 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of terephthalic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of terephthalic acid to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.1 million in 2017 to $300.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $321.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $168.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for terephthalic acid?
The HS code for terephthalic acid is subheading 2917.36. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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