Nickel alloy rods imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported nickel alloy rods worth $13.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.2 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 | $13.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 246 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 214 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nickel alloy rods from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), India (20%), Czech Republic (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 22% |
| India | $2.6M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $925K | 7% |
| France | $817K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $689K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $685K | 5.2% |
| United States | $629K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $619K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $577K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $488K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 84% below the world average of $37.33, 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.
Nickel alloy rods exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported nickel alloy rods worth $440 thousand (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $310K | 70% |
| India | $46K | 11% |
| United States | $46K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 2.7% |
| China | $10K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia nickel alloy rods imports (HS 7505.12): 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 7505.12: Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy rods imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nickel alloy rods worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy rods to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (20%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $37.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel alloy rods to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2023 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export nickel alloy rods?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy rods?
The HS code for nickel alloy rods is subheading 7505.12. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7505 page.
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