Other hot-rolled steel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported other hot-rolled steel worth $45.7 million (47.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $45.7M | 47.8K t |
| 2023 | $54.9M | 51.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 72.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other hot-rolled steel from
Japan alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $40.9M | 89% |
| China | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $716K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $351K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $257K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $182K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.2% |
| India | $105K | 0.2% |
| United States | $103K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other hot-rolled steel exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $13.4 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kuwait alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other hot-rolled steel worth $45.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 193 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($40.9 million), followed by China (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 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 hot-rolled steel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $45.7 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $54.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export other hot-rolled steel?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Jordan and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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