Hot-rolled steel angles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel angles by Saudi Arabia reached $24.4 million in 2024 (43.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.4 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 | $24.4M | 43.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 38.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 43.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 49.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 42.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 34.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot-rolled steel angles from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 64% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 31% |
| Oman | $838K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 0.4% |
| India | $93K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $28K | 0.1% |
| United States | $23K | 0.1% |
| France | $14K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 42% below the world average of $0.97, 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.
Hot-rolled steel angles exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported hot-rolled steel angles worth $1.1 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (33%), Bahrain (25%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $364K | 33% |
| Bahrain | $276K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 12% |
| Qatar | $120K | 11% |
| China | $54K | 4.8% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $34K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $32K | 2.9% |
| India | $25K | 2.3% |
| Liberia | $20K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 7216.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel angles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot-rolled steel angles worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel angles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Oman (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel angles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $0.97 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 steel angles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hot-rolled steel angles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel angles?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel angles is subheading 7216.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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