Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $64.7 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% 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 | $64.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $66.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $60.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $61.1M | 11.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.6M | 55% |
| India | $15.8M | 24% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $679K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $483K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $430K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.08 per kg, 46% above the world average of $8.93. 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.
Cold-drawn stainless tube exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cold-drawn stainless tube by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (534 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (39%), United Arab Emirates (38%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $466K | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $449K | 38% |
| China | $83K | 7% |
| Singapore | $70K | 5.9% |
| India | $59K | 5% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $64.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($35.6 million), followed by India (24%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.08 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $8.93 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 stainless tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.1 million in 2017 to $64.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $66.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cold-drawn stainless tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $63.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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