Hot-rolled steel sheet thin imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thin in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 210% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $2.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $895K | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $11K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $171K | 216 t |
| 2018 | $12K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $38K | 14 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot-rolled steel sheet thin from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 92% |
| China | $170K | 6.1% |
| India | $47K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
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 steel sheet thin imports (HS 7208.54): 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 7208.54: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thin imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 210% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thin to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (6%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.77 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 steel sheet thin to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7208.54. 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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