Tetrahydrofuran exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tetrahydrofuran by Saudi Arabia reached $12.4 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 63 countries for exports of this product. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 9.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports tetrahydrofuran to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), India (29%), United Arab Emirates (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 34% |
| India | $3.6M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $739K | 6% |
| Belgium | $221K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $121K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $114K | 0.9% |
| United States | $79K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
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 tetrahydrofuran exports (HS 2932.11): 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 2932.11: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, tetrahydrofuran.
Common questions
What is the value of tetrahydrofuran exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported tetrahydrofuran worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 63 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy tetrahydrofuran from Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (26%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of tetrahydrofuran per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tetrahydrofuran from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tetrahydrofuran?
The HS code for tetrahydrofuran is subheading 2932.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
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