High silicon ferro-silicon imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $16.0 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.9 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 | $16.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 10.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high silicon ferro-silicon from
Most of the value came from Kuwait (29%), India (22%), Russia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
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 high silicon ferro-silicon imports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply high silicon ferro-silicon to Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Russia (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.42 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 silicon ferro-silicon to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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