Unsupported catalysts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported unsupported catalysts worth $147.5 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $196.5 million.
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 | $147.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $196.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $181.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $116.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $88.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $118.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $76.4M | 9.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports unsupported catalysts from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), Russia (21%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.3M | 21% |
| Russia | $30.7M | 21% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $14.4M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 6.7% |
| India | $7.1M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $4.1M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.59 per kg, 114% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Unsupported catalysts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported unsupported catalysts worth $78.2 million (87.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (34%), Germany (21%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $26.9M | 34% |
| Germany | $16.1M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $9.5M | 12% |
| United States | $9.3M | 12% |
| Colombia | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported unsupported catalysts worth $147.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by Russia (21%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.59 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.4 million in 2017 to $147.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $196.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $78.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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