Triethanolamine exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported triethanolamine worth $99.7 million (92.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 69 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $99.7M | 92.4K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 76.1K t |
| 2022 | $82.6M | 70.1K t |
| 2021 | $81.2M | 68.8K t |
| 2020 | $77.6M | 93.1K t |
| 2019 | $87.9M | 89.9K t |
| 2018 | $101.9M | 88.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 22.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports triethanolamine to
Most of it went to Spain (16%), India (13%), Turkey (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $16.3M | 16% |
| India | $13.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $12.0M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.8M | 11% |
| China | $6.4M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $5.0M | 5% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
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 triethanolamine exports (HS 2922.15): 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 2922.15: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, triethanolamine.
Common questions
What is the value of triethanolamine exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported triethanolamine worth $99.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 69 countries worldwide, with 34% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy triethanolamine from Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by India (13%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of triethanolamine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of triethanolamine from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $99.7 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2018 at $101.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for triethanolamine?
The HS code for triethanolamine is subheading 2922.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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