Ingot moulds and casting ladles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (425 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.3M | 425 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 962 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 351 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $904K | 106 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $776K | 113 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 71 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ingot moulds and casting ladles from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (14%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $950K | 41% |
| India | $323K | 14% |
| Japan | $319K | 14% |
| Spain | $270K | 12% |
| South Korea | $164K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $123K | 5.3% |
| France | $69K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 183% above the world average of $1.93. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ingot moulds and casting ladles imports (HS 8454.20): 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 8454.20: Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of ingot moulds and casting ladles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ingot moulds and casting ladles worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 425 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply ingot moulds and casting ladles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($950 thousand), followed by India (14%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of ingot moulds and casting ladles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ingot moulds and casting ladles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles?
The HS code for ingot moulds and casting ladles is subheading 8454.20. 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 8454 page.
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