Non-grain-oriented electrical strip imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.4 million of non-grain-oriented electrical strip in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $4.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $145K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $214K | 110 t |
| 2018 | $83K | 56 t |
| 2017 | $128K | 11 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports non-grain-oriented electrical strip from
Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), China (27%), Sweden (27%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 45% |
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 27% |
| India | $41K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
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 non-grain-oriented electrical strip imports (HS 7226.19): 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 7226.19: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of non-grain-oriented electrical strip imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported non-grain-oriented electrical strip worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-grain-oriented electrical strip to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (27%) and Sweden (27%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-grain-oriented electrical strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-grain-oriented electrical strip to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-grain-oriented electrical strip?
The HS code for non-grain-oriented electrical strip is subheading 7226.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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