Alloy steel scrap imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel scrap by Saudi Arabia reached $53.4 million in 2024 (137.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $139.0 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 | $53.4M | 137.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.9M | 59.3K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 217.6K t |
| 2021 | $139.0M | 284.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alloy steel scrap from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $45.5M | 85% |
| Yemen | $7.3M | 14% |
| Tunisia | $479K | 0.9% |
| China | $111K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel scrap exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of alloy steel scrap in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). India alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 98% |
| Thailand | $32K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia alloy steel scrap imports (HS 7204.29): 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 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alloy steel scrap worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 124 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($45.5 million), followed by Yemen (14%) and Tunisia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2018 to $53.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $139.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $47.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export alloy steel scrap?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Thailand and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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