Flat washers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flat washers by Saudi Arabia reached $47.7 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $47.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 3.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports flat washers from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Japan (16%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 44% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 16% |
| Singapore | $6.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 8.9% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $959K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $566K | 1.2% |
| France | $527K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $523K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, close to the world average of $4.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flat washers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $386 thousand of flat washers in 2024 (11 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (32%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Malta (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $124K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 15% |
| Malta | $51K | 13% |
| China | $47K | 12% |
| India | $35K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $25K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $5K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia flat washers imports (HS 7318.22): 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 7318.22: Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock.
Common questions
What is the value of flat washers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported flat washers worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat washers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Japan (16%) and Singapore (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat washers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export flat washers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Malta. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat washers?
The HS code for flat washers is subheading 7318.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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