Hot-rolled steel strip thin imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.3 million of hot-rolled steel strip thin in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $7.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $508K | 667 t |
| 2018 | $236K | 321 t |
| 2017 | $702K | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot-rolled steel strip thin from
Finland alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $5.1M | 70% |
| China | $1.7M | 24% |
| Oman | $273K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $52K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $30K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.94. 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 steel strip thin exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $2.6 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Poland alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.3M | 86% |
| Bahrain | $188K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 1.9% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hot-rolled steel strip thin imports (HS 7211.19): 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 7211.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel strip thin imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel strip thin to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (24%) and Oman (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel strip thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.94 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 strip thin to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $702 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 939%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hot-rolled steel strip thin?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin is subheading 7211.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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