Metal shears imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported metal shears worth $4.7 million (644 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.7M | 644 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 577 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $956K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 393 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal shears from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), China (20%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 32% |
| China | $942K | 20% |
| Taiwan | $682K | 15% |
| United States | $375K | 8% |
| Belgium | $304K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $225K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $205K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $130K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $87K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.28 per kg, 40% below the world average of $12.08, 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 shears exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of metal shears by Saudi Arabia reached $317 thousand in 2024 (57 tonnes). Bahrain alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $199K | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 28% |
| Oman | $27K | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal shears imports (HS 8203.30): 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 8203.30: Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shears imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal shears worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 644 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shears to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.28 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $12.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal shears to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 274%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal shears?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shears?
The HS code for metal shears is subheading 8203.30. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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