Expanded metal imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of expanded metal in 2024 (966 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $3.1M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 731 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 820 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports expanded metal from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), United Arab Emirates (30%), France (22%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $934K | 30% |
| France | $670K | 22% |
| India | $163K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $109K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $36K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 1% |
| Japan | $30K | 1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 66% above the world average of $1.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded metal exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported expanded metal worth $2.1 million (925 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia expanded metal imports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported expanded metal worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded metal to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and France (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded metal to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export expanded metal?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $950 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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