Building hardware imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by Saudi Arabia reached $127.2 million in 2024 (30.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $127.2M | 30.7K t |
| 2023 | $132.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $138.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $107.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $99.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $89.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $69.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $63.5M | 11.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports building hardware from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Italy (11%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.4M | 8.2% |
| Bahrain | $6.5M | 5.1% |
| United States | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 45% below the world average of $7.55, 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.
Building hardware exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported building hardware worth $1.0 million (248 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (22%), Bahrain (20%), Yemen (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
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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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported building hardware worth $127.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($63.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.5 million in 2017 to $127.2 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $138.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export building hardware?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Bahrain and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $126.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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