Vitamin C (unmixed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin c (unmixed) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (702 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 703 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 714 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 748 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 577 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 770 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 832 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 689 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vitamin c (unmixed) from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $394K | 13% |
| Italy | $176K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $157K | 5% |
| Germany | $152K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 4.5% |
| France | $121K | 3.9% |
| India | $33K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.5% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
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 vitamin c (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.27): 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 2936.27: Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin c (unmixed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 702 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin c (unmixed) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin c (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin c (unmixed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin c (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin c (unmixed) is subheading 2936.27. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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