Chromium coated steel sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chromium coated steel sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $4.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports chromium coated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Japan (42%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 42% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 42% |
| Spain | $451K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 3.3% |
| Greece | $68K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 0.6% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chromium coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.50): 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 7210.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium coated steel sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported chromium coated steel sheet worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium coated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Japan (42%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium coated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium coated steel sheet?
The HS code for chromium coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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