Metal keys imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.2 million of metal keys in 2024 (386 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.2M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 218 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 185 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal keys from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Italy (11%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| Italy | $353K | 11% |
| Germany | $316K | 9.9% |
| Greece | $259K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $259K | 8.1% |
| Japan | $187K | 5.8% |
| United States | $182K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $38K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $36K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 65% below the world average of $24.01, 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 keys imports (HS 8301.70): 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 8301.70: Keys: presented separately, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal keys imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal keys worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal keys to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 671% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal keys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $24.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal keys to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal keys?
The HS code for metal keys is subheading 8301.70. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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