Other cold-rolled steel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other cold-rolled steel by Saudi Arabia reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 178 countries for imports of this product. That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 614 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $235K | 258 t |
| 2019 | $551K | 636 t |
| 2018 | $307K | 145 t |
| 2017 | $431K | 410 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other cold-rolled steel from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 63% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $538K | 9.7% |
| Qatar | $201K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $139K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 242% above the world average of $1.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other cold-rolled steel exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of other cold-rolled steel by Saudi Arabia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Yemen (38%), Kuwait (34%), Bahrain (15%).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia other cold-rolled steel imports (HS 7209.90): 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 7209.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209.
Common questions
What is the value of other cold-rolled steel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other cold-rolled steel worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 178 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply other cold-rolled steel to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of other cold-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 242% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other cold-rolled steel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $431 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export other cold-rolled steel?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cold-rolled steel?
The HS code for other cold-rolled steel is subheading 7209.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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