Trimethylolpropane imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported trimethylolpropane worth $3.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 1568% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 146% 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $191K | 107 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 847 t |
| 2021 | $774K | 406 t |
| 2020 | $28K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $7K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $14K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $6K | 2 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports trimethylolpropane from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 73% |
| China | $482K | 15% |
| Sweden | $133K | 4.2% |
| India | $127K | 4% |
| South Korea | $81K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $20K | 0.6% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, 75% above the world average of $1.70. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 trimethylolpropane imports (HS 2905.41): 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 2905.41: Alcohols: polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane).
Common questions
What is the value of trimethylolpropane imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported trimethylolpropane worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply trimethylolpropane to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of trimethylolpropane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trimethylolpropane to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $843 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for trimethylolpropane?
The HS code for trimethylolpropane is subheading 2905.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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