Cast iron cookware bare imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cast iron cookware bare worth $8.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 666 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 247 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cast iron cookware bare from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 67% |
| India | $1.4M | 17% |
| Turkey | $941K | 11% |
| United States | $217K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $116K | 1.4% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $5K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, 68% above the world average of $3.70. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7323.91: Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, not enamelled.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron cookware bare imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cast iron cookware bare worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron cookware bare to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron cookware bare per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron cookware bare to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 407%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron cookware bare?
The HS code for cast iron cookware bare is subheading 7323.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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