Aluminium alloy rods exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported aluminium alloy rods worth $79.5 million (20.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 208% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.5M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 13.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports aluminium alloy rods to
The largest buyer markets were Oman (39%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Kuwait (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy rods imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $54.1 million of aluminium alloy rods in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Bahrain (26%), United Arab Emirates (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $14.0M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.0M | 22% |
| China | $8.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 15% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 8.1% |
| Oman | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $967K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $743K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $738K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $487K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium alloy rods exports (HS 7604.29): 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy rods exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported aluminium alloy rods worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium alloy rods from Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Kuwait (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium alloy rods from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import aluminium alloy rods?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $54.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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