Low carbon round steel bloom imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $362.6 million (463.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $703.2 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 | $362.6M | 463.7K t |
| 2023 | $634.0M | 419.1K t |
| 2022 | $703.2M | 771.5K t |
| 2021 | $373.7M | 456.9K t |
| 2020 | $274.4M | 502.5K t |
| 2019 | $273.7M | 535.6K t |
| 2018 | $566.4M | 945.7K t |
| 2017 | $349.7M | 662.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports low carbon round steel bloom from
One supplier dominates: Oman accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $323.8M | 89% |
| India | $33.5M | 9.3% |
| China | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $729K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $530K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $244K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $128K | 0% |
| Norway | $99K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.00, 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.
Low carbon round steel bloom exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of low carbon round steel bloom by Saudi Arabia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Indonesia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 100% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia low carbon round steel bloom imports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $362.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon round steel bloom to Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($323.8 million), followed by India (9%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon round steel bloom to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $349.7 million in 2017 to $362.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $703.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $442.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $357.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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