Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $133.9 million (92.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $133.9M | 92.5K t |
| 2023 | $153.4M | 85.1K t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 39.0K t |
| 2021 | $52.2M | 35.3K t |
| 2020 | $90.2M | 70.3K t |
| 2019 | $90.3M | 53.0K t |
| 2018 | $120.6M | 113.4K t |
| 2017 | $119.4M | 124.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.6M | 69% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 5.8% |
| Ukraine | $6.2M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 2% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| United States | $980K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $14.2 million of carbon steel seamless line pipe in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 66% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| China | $606K | 4.3% |
| Oman | $598K | 4.2% |
| India | $492K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $472K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $429K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $390K | 2.8% |
| Colombia | $373K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $89K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $133.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($92.6 million), followed by Spain (6%) and Ukraine (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.4 million in 2017 to $133.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $153.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export carbon steel seamless line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $119.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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