Aluminium steel-cored cables exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $18.0 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 182% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $18.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $428K | 128 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 707 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 483 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports aluminium steel-cored cables to
The largest buyer markets were Yemen (32%), Libya (28%), Iraq (27%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 56% above the world average of $3.51. 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.
Aluminium steel-cored cables imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of aluminium steel-cored cables by Saudi Arabia reached $11.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Iraq (43%), China (33%), Jordan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $5.1M | 43% |
| China | $4.0M | 33% |
| Jordan | $2.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $459K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 1% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $29K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.2% |
| United States | $21K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium steel-cored cables exports (HS 7614.10): 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 7614.10: Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium steel-cored cables exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 91 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 182% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium steel-cored cables from Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Libya (28%) and Iraq (27%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium steel-cored cables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $3.51 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 steel-cored cables from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 901%. The peak was 2022 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import aluminium steel-cored cables?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iraq, China and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables?
The HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables is subheading 7614.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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