Grain-oriented electrical sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $39.0 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $39.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.0M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 22.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports grain-oriented electrical sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.9M | 69% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 16% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $994K | 2.6% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia grain-oriented electrical sheet imports (HS 7225.11): 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 7225.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 81 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain-oriented electrical sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain-oriented electrical sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $46.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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