Vitamin E (unmixed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.6 million of vitamin e (unmixed) in 2024 (658 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $6.6M | 659 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 104 t |
| 2019 | $317K | 39 t |
| 2018 | $246K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $285K | 48 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vitamin e (unmixed) from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (33%), China (26%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 33% |
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 17% |
| Belgium | $649K | 9.9% |
| United States | $409K | 6.2% |
| France | $398K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, close to the world average of $11.44.
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 vitamin e (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.28): 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 2936.28: Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin e (unmixed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vitamin e (unmixed) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin e (unmixed) to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin e (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin e (unmixed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $285 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin e (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin e (unmixed) is subheading 2936.28. 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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