Forged grinding balls imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported forged grinding balls worth $19.1 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $19.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 6.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports forged grinding balls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $480K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $480K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $430K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $403K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $63K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $38K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported forged grinding balls worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2023 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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