Metal rivets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported metal rivets worth $2.9 million (848 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $2.9M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 610 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 958 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 595 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 680 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal rivets from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $328K | 11% |
| United States | $197K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $128K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $57K | 2% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 66% below the world average of $10.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal rivets imports (HS 8308.20): 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal rivets worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal rivets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal rivets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 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 rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. 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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