Medium hot-rolled pickled coil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $16.2 million of medium hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.8 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 | $16.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $27K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $50K | 53 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 15.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medium hot-rolled pickled coil from
The largest suppliers were Japan (24%), Egypt (24%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.9M | 24% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 24% |
| China | $3.6M | 22% |
| Jordan | $2.1M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 11% |
| India | $846K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $40K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium hot-rolled pickled coil exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil by Saudi Arabia reached $352 thousand in 2024 (485 tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (34%), Somalia (27%), Spain (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $119K | 34% |
| Somalia | $93K | 27% |
| Spain | $91K | 26% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 3.8% |
| Comoros | $8K | 2.3% |
| Djibouti | $7K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia medium hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.26): 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 7208.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled pickled coil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medium hot-rolled pickled coil worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled pickled coil to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Somalia and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.26. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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