Low carbon square steel bloom imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $444.0 million of low carbon square steel bloom in 2024 (809.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 136 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $444.0M | 809.7K t |
| 2023 | $246.2M | 317.6K t |
| 2022 | $512.3M | 824.9K t |
| 2021 | $223.3M | 361.2K t |
| 2020 | $271.2M | 683.4K t |
| 2019 | $133.5M | 294.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.1M | 67.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports low carbon square steel bloom from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (49%), China (26%), Qatar (16%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon square steel bloom exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported low carbon square steel bloom worth $87.1 million (155.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Turkey alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $61.1M | 70% |
| Jordan | $10.3M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $9.4M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| Bahrain | $767K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $556K | 0.6% |
| Djibouti | $249K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia low carbon square steel bloom imports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $444.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 809.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 136 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon square steel bloom to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($219.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Qatar (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 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 square steel bloom to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.1 million in 2017 to $444.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $512.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $233.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export low carbon square steel bloom?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $87.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Jordan and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $356.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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