Longitudinally welded large pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $72.8 million (31.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 156 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $72.8M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $88.8M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 36.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports longitudinally welded large pipe from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.1M | 52% |
| South Korea | $23.4M | 32% |
| China | $9.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $914K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $484K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $482K | 0.7% |
| United States | $141K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $76K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $42K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Longitudinally welded large pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $6.0 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (49%), Oman (23%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 49% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 17% |
| Egypt | $536K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia longitudinally welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.31): 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded large pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $72.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 156 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded large pipe to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by South Korea (32%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of longitudinally welded large pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $72.8 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $88.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export longitudinally welded large pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $66.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 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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