Vinyl acetate exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported vinyl acetate worth $228.2 million (248.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 57 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $521.5 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 | $228.2M | 248.7K t |
| 2023 | $298.2M | 293.5K t |
| 2022 | $521.5M | 301.0K t |
| 2021 | $401.7M | 252.9K t |
| 2020 | $177.4M | 227.8K t |
| 2019 | $190.9M | 208.5K t |
| 2018 | $270.3M | 241.3K t |
| 2017 | $193.6M | 217.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports vinyl acetate to
Most of it went to India (26%), Belgium (13%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $60.0M | 26% |
| Belgium | $30.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $27.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $23.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $15.7M | 6.9% |
| France | $10.9M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $8.1M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $5.7M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
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 vinyl acetate exports (HS 2915.32): 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 2915.32: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported vinyl acetate worth $228.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 57 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy vinyl acetate from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($60.0 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of vinyl acetate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vinyl acetate from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $193.6 million in 2017 to $228.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $521.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $285.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate?
The HS code for vinyl acetate is subheading 2915.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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