Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $48.1 million of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (24.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $48.1M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 16.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated arc welding electrodes from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), United States (11%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 21% |
| United States | $5.5M | 11% |
| India | $5.3M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $3.5M | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated arc welding electrodes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (983 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $48.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by the United States (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $48.1 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $45.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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