Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $482K | 341 t |
| 2020 | $304K | 362 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 828 t |
| 2018 | $278K | 329 t |
| 2017 | $841K | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot-rolled patterned steel sheet from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 98% |
| Sweden | $32K | 1.2% |
| India | $30K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
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 hot-rolled patterned steel sheet imports (HS 7208.40): 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 7208.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot-rolled patterned steel sheet worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled patterned steel sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Sweden (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel sheet is subheading 7208.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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