Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel by Saudi Arabia reached $60.5 million in 2024 (86.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $81.0 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 | $60.5M | 86.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 84.0K t |
| 2022 | $42.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 11.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.8M | 84% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $689K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $396K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $15K | 0% |
| United States | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $60.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $60.5 million in 2024, an increase of 635%. The peak was 2023 at $81.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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