Furnace carbon electrodes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $39.9 million of furnace carbon electrodes in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $222.3 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 | $39.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $68.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $53.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $64.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $122.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $222.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 14.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports furnace carbon electrodes from
Most of the value came from Spain (25%), India (24%), China (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.8M | 25% |
| India | $9.6M | 24% |
| China | $8.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $575K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0% |
| Jordan | $15K | 0% |
| United States | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 54% above the world average of $2.37. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia furnace carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.11): 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 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $39.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (24%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $39.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $222.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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