Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $156.7 million (52.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $235.0 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 | $156.7M | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $151.6M | 46.8K t |
| 2022 | $235.0M | 68.7K t |
| 2021 | $217.1M | 73.7K t |
| 2020 | $107.1M | 40.5K t |
| 2019 | $142.0M | 54.0K t |
| 2018 | $147.3M | 50.2K t |
| 2017 | $103.7M | 40.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (14%), Egypt (13%), Belgium (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $22.6M | 14% |
| Egypt | $20.0M | 13% |
| Belgium | $17.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 8.3% |
| Morocco | $11.7M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 7% |
| Australia | $8.1M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 5% |
| Iraq | $6.2M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) by Saudi Arabia reached $53.2 million in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.0M | 81% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2% |
| India | $731K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $530K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $386K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $166K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) exports (HS 3206.11): 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 3206.11: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $156.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.7 million in 2017 to $156.7 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $235.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $157.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $53.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Australia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $103.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) is subheading 3206.11. 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 3206 page.
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