Cold-drawn seamless tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $82.9 million of cold-drawn seamless tube in 2024 (58.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $82.9M | 58.6K t |
| 2023 | $79.2M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $78.1M | 54.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 48.7K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 25.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-drawn seamless tube from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (36%), China (33%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $30.0M | 36% |
| China | $27.1M | 33% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| Slovakia | $3.7M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $2.5M | 3% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.37, 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.
Cold-drawn seamless tube exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million of cold-drawn seamless tube in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (22%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $508K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $484K | 21% |
| Oman | $385K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $288K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $217K | 9.3% |
| Indonesia | $163K | 7% |
| Algeria | $130K | 5.6% |
| Jordan | $43K | 1.8% |
| United States | $32K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $29K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-drawn seamless tube imports (HS 7304.31): 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 7304.31: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn seamless tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn seamless tube to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by China (33%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn seamless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn seamless tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cold-drawn seamless tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $80.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube is subheading 7304.31. 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?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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