How much urea does Saudi Arabia export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $1.6 billion in 2024, 8% of world exports of urea (HS 310210) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Thailand, which takes 24% of its urea exports by value.
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Saudi Arabia's urea exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1.6 billion | 8% | 4.5 million t | $361 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 310210 (Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution).
Where Saudi Arabia's urea goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Saudi Arabia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $386M | 24% |
| Australia | $219M | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $207M | 13% |
| India | $190M | 12% |
| United States | $164M | 10% |
The urea price Saudi Arabia sells into
The benchmark price, Urea, FOB Middle East, was $407.5/t in September 2026, down 12% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 53% a year, calmer in 88% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Urea price history.
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