Free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar by Saudi Arabia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 635% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% 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 | $8.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $704K | 74 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $212K | 91 t |
| 2019 | $321K | 503 t |
| 2018 | $37K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $82K | 179 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports free-cutting hot-rolled bar from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.2M | 99% |
| United States | $57K | 0.7% |
| China | $27K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $1.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.20): 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 7213.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting hot-rolled bar imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 635% on 2023.
Which countries supply free-cutting hot-rolled bar to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United States (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of free-cutting hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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