Copper alloy rods imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper alloy rods by Saudi Arabia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (648 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.3 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 | $7.2M | 648 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 771 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 482 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 196 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper alloy rods from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), Malaysia (26%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 26% |
| China | $730K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $655K | 9.1% |
| United States | $556K | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $231K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $114K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $112K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $84K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.17 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.52, 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.
Copper alloy rods exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of copper alloy rods by Saudi Arabia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (79 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (35%), Lebanon (23%), Egypt (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $371K | 35% |
| Lebanon | $241K | 23% |
| Egypt | $224K | 21% |
| Jordan | $79K | 7.5% |
| United States | $68K | 6.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $56K | 5.3% |
| Yemen | $8K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia copper alloy rods imports (HS 7407.29): 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 7407.29: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy rods imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper alloy rods worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 648 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy rods to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.17 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper alloy rods to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export copper alloy rods?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Lebanon and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy rods?
The HS code for copper alloy rods is subheading 7407.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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