Longitudinally welded line pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $42.5 million of longitudinally welded line pipe in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $42.5M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 19.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports longitudinally welded line pipe from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $33.1M | 78% |
| China | $9.1M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $191K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $38K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $18K | 0% |
| India | $16K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.50. 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 longitudinally welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.12): 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 7305.12: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded line pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 129 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($33.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of longitudinally welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2020 at $43.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe is subheading 7305.12. 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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