Grain-oriented electrical strip imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain-oriented electrical strip by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.4 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 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 715 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 994 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports grain-oriented electrical strip from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 100% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 strip imports (HS 7226.11): 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 7226.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical strip imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported grain-oriented electrical strip worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain-oriented electrical strip to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of grain-oriented electrical strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain-oriented electrical strip to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical strip?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical strip is subheading 7226.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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