Cold-formed steel bar imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cold-formed steel bar worth $5.3 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 163% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $5.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $961K | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-formed steel bar from
Turkey alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.9M | 92% |
| India | $211K | 4% |
| China | $187K | 3.5% |
| United States | $14K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.23, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-formed steel bar imports (HS 7215.50): 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting).
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel bar imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-formed steel bar worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel bar to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (4%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-formed steel bar to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $961 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
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