Aluminium alloy ingots imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $392.1 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (146.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $392.1M | 146.8K t |
| 2023 | $431.7M | 165.9K t |
| 2022 | $386.1M | 134.1K t |
| 2021 | $366.0M | 136.4K t |
| 2020 | $168.4M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $165.7M | 80.1K t |
| 2018 | $197.3M | 82.4K t |
| 2017 | $146.7M | 66.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium alloy ingots from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $341.8M | 87% |
| Russia | $25.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $9.4M | 2.4% |
| China | $7.7M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $398K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $304K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $268K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of aluminium alloy ingots by Saudi Arabia reached $125.4 million in 2024 (50.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (17%), Italy (15%), Thailand (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.4M | 17% |
| Italy | $18.7M | 15% |
| Thailand | $18.6M | 15% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 9.6% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $3.4M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium alloy ingots imports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium alloy ingots worth $392.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy ingots to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($341.8 million), followed by Russia (6%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium alloy ingots to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.7 million in 2017 to $392.1 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2023 at $431.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $281.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $125.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Italy and Thailand. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $266.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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