Iron granules exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million of iron granules in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $987K | 985 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $434K | 619 t |
| 2019 | $703K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $689K | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $431K | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports iron granules to
Malaysia alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 51% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $600K | 11% |
| Sudan | $362K | 6.5% |
| Jordan | $157K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $155K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $131K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $95K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $79K | 1.4% |
| United States | $29K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 75% below the world average of $0.73, 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.
Iron granules imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of iron granules by Saudi Arabia reached $32.5 million in 2024 (127.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 159 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from South Africa (32%), Brazil (23%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.3M | 32% |
| Brazil | $7.6M | 23% |
| France | $5.4M | 17% |
| Jordan | $4.4M | 14% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4% |
| Germany | $515K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $253K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $161K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $115K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia iron granules exports (HS 7205.10): 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 7205.10: Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of iron granules exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported iron granules worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron granules from Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Japan (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron granules per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of iron granules from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $431 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import iron granules?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $32.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Brazil and France. That compares with exports of $5.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for iron granules?
The HS code for iron granules is subheading 7205.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
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