Cold-finished stainless bar imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.4 million of cold-finished stainless bar in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 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 | $13.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-finished stainless bar from
Most of the value came from Oman (38%), India (34%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $5.1M | 39% |
| India | $4.5M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $932K | 7% |
| Turkey | $798K | 6% |
| China | $586K | 4.4% |
| United States | $463K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $321K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $116K | 0.9% |
| France | $85K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 67% below the world average of $4.78, 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-finished stainless bar exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.1 million of cold-finished stainless bar in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 93% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 2% |
| Oman | $34K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $28K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-finished stainless bar imports (HS 7222.20): 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 7222.20: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished stainless bar imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-finished stainless bar worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished stainless bar to Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (34%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished stainless bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $4.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-finished stainless bar to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2023 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cold-finished stainless bar?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished stainless bar?
The HS code for cold-finished stainless bar is subheading 7222.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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