X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $30.1 million of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents in 2024 (258 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.1M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 229 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 314 t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 183 t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 272 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (48%), Germany (19%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $14.6M | 49% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 19% |
| France | $4.5M | 15% |
| United States | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $480K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $438K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $345K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $288K | 1% |
| Hungary | $277K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.40 per kg, 37% above the world average of $85.27. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imports (HS 3006.30): 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 3006.30: Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents to Saudi Arabia?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Germany (19%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.40 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $85.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents?
The HS code for x-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents is subheading 3006.30. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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