Metal fittings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported metal fittings worth $41.5 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $41.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United States (14%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 34% |
| United States | $5.8M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.4M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $799K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $694K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 62% below the world average of $10.14, 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.
Metal fittings exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $876 thousand of metal fittings in 2024 (69 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (22%), Czech Republic (14%), Malta (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $190K | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $126K | 14% |
| Malta | $106K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 11% |
| Sudan | $54K | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $53K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $47K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $41K | 4.7% |
| Yemen | $32K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal fittings worth $41.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $41.5 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2022 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal fittings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $876 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Czech Republic and Malta. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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