Plastic-coated steel strip imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.8 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% 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 | $8.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 6.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated steel strip from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 56% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 24% |
| India | $1.5M | 17% |
| Turkey | $93K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $16K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $8K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel strip exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic-coated steel strip worth $881 thousand (634 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $682K | 78% |
| Italy | $152K | 17% |
| France | $47K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic-coated steel strip?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $881 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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