Medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported medium hot-rolled steel sheet worth $5.8 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $5.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $400K | 479 t |
| 2018 | $257K | 303 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 109 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medium hot-rolled steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 83% |
| France | $409K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $200K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $152K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $80K | 1.4% |
| India | $58K | 1% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $11K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $209 thousand in 2024 (264 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $128K | 61% |
| Sudan | $21K | 10% |
| Egypt | $20K | 9.6% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $8K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.53): 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 7208.53: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medium hot-rolled steel sheet worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by France (7%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Sudan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.53. 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?
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