Base metal-coated wire imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $23.8 million of base metal-coated wire in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $23.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports base metal-coated wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.8M | 83% |
| India | $979K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $975K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $827K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $456K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $424K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $78K | 0.3% |
| France | $70K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $49K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base metal-coated wire exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $211 thousand of base metal-coated wire in 2024 (56 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $132K | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 32% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 5.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia base metal-coated wire imports (HS 7217.30): 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 7217.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of base metal-coated wire imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported base metal-coated wire worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal-coated wire to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by India (4%) and the Czech Republic (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal-coated wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal-coated wire to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export base metal-coated wire?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal-coated wire?
The HS code for base metal-coated wire is subheading 7217.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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