Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $39.2 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% 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 | $39.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 13.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.2M | 90% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $818K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $782K | 2% |
| Italy | $532K | 1.4% |
| India | $296K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $121K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $92K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $69K | 0.2% |
| United States | $46K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.6 million of pure aluminium sheet rectangular in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (26%), Bahrain (16%), Oman (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 26% |
| Bahrain | $752K | 16% |
| Oman | $615K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $375K | 8.2% |
| Yemen | $336K | 7.3% |
| Jordan | $293K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $194K | 4.2% |
| Libya | $176K | 3.8% |
| United States | $161K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $48.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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