Other ferro-alloys imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other ferro-alloys by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.0 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 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 814 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 913 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 717 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other ferro-alloys from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (34%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 43% |
| India | $1.1M | 34% |
| Egypt | $468K | 15% |
| Turkey | $193K | 6.1% |
| France | $37K | 1.2% |
| Oman | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia other ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202.99): 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 7202.99: Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferro-alloys imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other ferro-alloys worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ferro-alloys to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (34%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of other ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.26 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 ferro-alloys to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferro-alloys?
The HS code for other ferro-alloys is subheading 7202.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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