Carbon steel line pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported carbon steel line pipe worth $32.2 million (27.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. That is 54% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $291.6 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 | $32.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $291.6M | 67.3K t |
| 2019 | $137.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $139.5M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.9M | 13.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbon steel line pipe from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (38%), China (24%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $12.1M | 38% |
| China | $7.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $726K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $702K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $465K | 1.4% |
| India | $287K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $263K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.50, 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.
Carbon steel line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.4 million of carbon steel line pipe in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (44%), Sudan (37%), Jordan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 44% |
| Sudan | $1.3M | 37% |
| Jordan | $530K | 16% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1% |
| Iraq | $34K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbon steel line pipe worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by China (24%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.9 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $291.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Sudan and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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