Pure aluminium rods exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure aluminium rods by Saudi Arabia reached $105.0 million in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 136 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105.0M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $95.7M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $90.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 3.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports pure aluminium rods to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Egypt (21%), Oman (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium rods imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of pure aluminium rods by Saudi Arabia reached $7.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (31%), China (15%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 31% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Spain | $988K | 13% |
| Italy | $970K | 13% |
| Portugal | $446K | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $234K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $212K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $207K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $190K | 2.5% |
| United States | $160K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pure aluminium rods exports (HS 7604.10): 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 7604.10: Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium rods exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported pure aluminium rods worth $105.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium rods from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($33.3 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Oman (21%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure aluminium rods from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $105.0 million in 2024, an increase of 828%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import pure aluminium rods?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium rods?
The HS code for pure aluminium rods is subheading 7604.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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