Metal carbide powders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of metal carbide powders in 2024 (127 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 234% 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 | $2.8M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 92 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $643K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $160K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $63K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal carbide powders from
Canada alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 76% |
| United States | $266K | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $140K | 5.1% |
| Jordan | $76K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.7% |
| India | $55K | 2% |
| China | $24K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.88 per kg, 48% below the world average of $41.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal carbide powders imports (HS 3824.30): 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 3824.30: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal carbide powders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal carbide powders worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 112 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal carbide powders to Saudi Arabia?
Canada was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Ireland (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal carbide powders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $41.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal carbide powders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal carbide powders?
The HS code for metal carbide powders is subheading 3824.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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