Nickel sheet and foil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel sheet and foil by Saudi Arabia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% 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 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $994K | 281 t |
| 2020 | $704K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $257K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $194K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $31K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nickel sheet and foil from
Most of the value came from Slovenia (40%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $1.5M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $972K | 25% |
| Japan | $326K | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $310K | 8.1% |
| India | $180K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $108K | 2.8% |
| China | $66K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1.6% |
| United States | $61K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $57K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 84% below the world average of $20.59, 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 sheet and foil exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of nickel sheet and foil by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Slovenia alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia nickel sheet and foil imports (HS 7506.10): 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 7506.10: Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sheet and foil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nickel sheet and foil worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel sheet and foil to Saudi Arabia?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel sheet and foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $20.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel sheet and foil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export nickel sheet and foil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel sheet and foil?
The HS code for nickel sheet and foil is subheading 7506.10. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7506 page.
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