Hot rolling mills imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hot rolling mills worth $3.0 million (372 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $3.0M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $682K | 82 t |
| 2020 | $390K | 54 t |
| 2019 | $697K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $299K | 16 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hot rolling mills from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+929% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 52% |
| China | $1.1M | 35% |
| India | $291K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $85K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
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 rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hot rolling mills worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (35%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $8.87 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 rolling mills to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $299 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 915%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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