Metal gasket joints imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal gasket joints by Saudi Arabia reached $37.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 969 t |
| 2019 | $41.6M | 932 t |
| 2018 | $36.3M | 916 t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal gasket joints from
Most of the value came from Japan (20%), United States (17%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.5M | 20% |
| United States | $6.5M | 17% |
| India | $4.1M | 11% |
| China | $4.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 8% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $783K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.89 per kg, close to the world average of $32.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal gasket joints exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported metal gasket joints worth $1.2 million (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (28%), Italy (16%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $336K | 28% |
| Italy | $194K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $121K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $98K | 8% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 7.3% |
| China | $61K | 5% |
| Singapore | $54K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $29K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal gasket joints worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $32.79 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 gasket joints to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
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