Metal hooks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.8 million of metal hooks in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.0 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 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 723 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal hooks from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 74% |
| United States | $335K | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $187K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $185K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $135K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $57K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.8% |
| India | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 59% below the world average of $9.54, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal hooks imports (HS 8308.10): 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 8308.10: Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of metal hooks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal hooks worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal hooks to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal hooks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $9.54 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 hooks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal hooks?
The HS code for metal hooks is subheading 8308.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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