Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $139.9 million in 2024 (110.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 59% on 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 | $139.9M | 110.1K t |
| 2023 | $88.2M | 69.9K t |
| 2022 | $95.0M | 61.0K t |
| 2021 | $80.8M | 53.5K t |
| 2020 | $91.4M | 116.3K t |
| 2019 | $108.5M | 143.3K t |
| 2018 | $91.4M | 105.3K t |
| 2017 | $94.7M | 120.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.8M | 76% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.1M | 17% |
| India | $4.3M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $688K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $302K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $63K | 0% |
| Germany | $52K | 0% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $10.0 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (35%), United States (31%), Kuwait (15%).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $139.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($105.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.7 million in 2017 to $139.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $98.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $129.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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