Large diameter casing imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.8 million of large diameter casing in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $3.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 988 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 15.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports large diameter casing from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 55% |
| China | $681K | 18% |
| Bahrain | $632K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $238K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $89K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $36K | 1% |
| United States | $14K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.58, 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.
Large diameter casing exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of large diameter casing by Saudi Arabia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (982 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 99% |
| United States | $18K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia large diameter casing imports (HS 7305.20): 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 7305.20: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (not seamless), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter casing imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported large diameter casing worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter casing to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Bahrain (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large diameter casing to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export large diameter casing?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter casing?
The HS code for large diameter casing is subheading 7305.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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