Cold-rolled steel coil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil by Saudi Arabia reached $21.1 million in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.8 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 | $21.1M | 30.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 52.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.5M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cold-rolled steel coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 100% |
| Oman | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.81 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-rolled steel coil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 873%. The peak was 2022 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cold-rolled steel coil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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