Nickel alloy wire imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel alloy wire by Saudi Arabia reached $59.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $59.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 815 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 382 t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 408 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nickel alloy wire from
Switzerland alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $39.1M | 66% |
| India | $5.7M | 9.7% |
| France | $4.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| China | $690K | 1.2% |
| United States | $668K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $543K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $390K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $299K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.15 per kg, close to the world average of $33.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel alloy wire exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of nickel alloy wire by Saudi Arabia reached $786 thousand in 2024 (57 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (41%), Qatar (32%), Bahrain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $321K | 41% |
| Qatar | $255K | 32% |
| Bahrain | $80K | 10% |
| India | $78K | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 6.5% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia nickel alloy wire imports (HS 7505.22): 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 7505.22: Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy wire imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nickel alloy wire worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy wire to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($39.1 million), followed by India (10%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $33.72 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 wire to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024, an increase of 497%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export nickel alloy wire?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $786 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $58.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for nickel alloy wire is subheading 7505.22. 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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