Copper plate and sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.9 million of copper plate and sheet in 2024 (930 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.9 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 | $11.9M | 930 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 846 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $979K | 126 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper plate and sheet from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 82% |
| India | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Thailand | $481K | 4.1% |
| Finland | $148K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $57K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.4% |
| United States | $44K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.74 per kg, close to the world average of $11.17.
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 copper plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.19): 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 7409.19: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper plate and sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper plate and sheet worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 930 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper plate and sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $11.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper plate and sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $979 thousand in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export copper plate and sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $484 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Iraq and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper plate and sheet?
The HS code for copper plate and sheet is subheading 7409.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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