High carbon steel bloom imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high carbon steel bloom worth $107.7 million (206.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. Value rose 353% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $188.6 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 | $107.7M | 206.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 90.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 96.1K t |
| 2020 | $188.6M | 512.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 89.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 84.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high carbon steel bloom from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.0M | 57% |
| Russia | $46.4M | 43% |
| Spain | $122K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0% |
| India | $22K | 0% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon steel bloom exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $7.0 million of high carbon steel bloom in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 79% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 21% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high carbon steel bloom imports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high carbon steel bloom worth $107.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 206.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 353% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon steel bloom to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($61.0 million), followed by Russia (43%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high carbon steel bloom to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $107.7 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2020 at $188.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high carbon steel bloom?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Italy and Slovenia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $100.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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