Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) worth $6.3 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 916 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 787 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 700 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $608K | 9.6% |
| Australia | $552K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $400K | 6.3% |
| Ireland | $251K | 4% |
| United States | $239K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $97K | 1.5% |
| India | $59K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.7% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 66% below the world average of $3.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2916.19: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Australia (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.