Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.9 million of hot-rolled alloy steel bar in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $75.2 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 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 92.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 39.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Turkey (24%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 34% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $654K | 11% |
| Oman | $464K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $310K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $221K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $209K | 3.6% |
| India | $172K | 2.9% |
| United States | $149K | 2.5% |
| France | $53K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by Saudi Arabia reached $210 thousand in 2024 (105 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 73% |
| Egypt | $29K | 14% |
| Oman | $14K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $6K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2018 at $75.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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