Cored wire for arc welding imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cored wire for arc welding worth $18.2 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $18.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cored wire for arc welding from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), South Korea (10%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 42% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $552K | 3% |
| Thailand | $540K | 3% |
| United States | $540K | 3% |
| Japan | $400K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.86, 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.
Cored wire for arc welding exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cored wire for arc welding worth $682 thousand (171 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $627K | 92% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cored wire for arc welding imports (HS 8311.20): 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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cored wire for arc welding worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cored wire for arc welding?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $682 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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