Xylenes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of xylenes by Saudi Arabia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $212K | 395 t |
| 2019 | $631K | 930 t |
| 2018 | $32K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $484K | 843 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports xylenes from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 72% |
| South Korea | $380K | 12% |
| India | $203K | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $163K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $26K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $25K | 0.8% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
Xylenes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of xylenes by Saudi Arabia reached $242 thousand in 2024 (219 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $242K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported xylenes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of xylenes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $484 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 542%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export xylenes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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