Low carbon ferro-chromium imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low carbon ferro-chromium by Saudi Arabia reached $42.6 million in 2024 (54.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. Value rose 1135% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $42.6M | 54.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 385 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 605 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 698 t |
| 2017 | $997K | 336 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports low carbon ferro-chromium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.3M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.8M | 14% |
| India | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $923K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $726K | 1.7% |
| Oman | $544K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $440K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 73% below the world average of $2.93, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia low carbon ferro-chromium imports (HS 7202.49): 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 7202.49: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon ferro-chromium imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 103 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports.
Which countries supply low carbon ferro-chromium to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $2.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low carbon ferro-chromium to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $997 thousand in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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