Cold-formed angle nes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-formed angle nes by Saudi Arabia reached $10.9 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.9 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 | $10.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-formed angle nes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 36% |
| Turkey | $625K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $250K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $109K | 1% |
| Qatar | $92K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $71K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.3% |
| India | $31K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-formed angle nes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cold-formed angle nes worth $1.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (36%), Kuwait (21%), Jordan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-formed angle nes imports (HS 7216.91): 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 7216.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed angle nes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-formed angle nes worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed angle nes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (36%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed angle nes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-formed angle nes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 314%. The peak was 2022 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cold-formed angle nes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed angle nes?
The HS code for cold-formed angle nes is subheading 7216.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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