Pure aluminium tubes exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $4.4 million of pure aluminium tubes in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.5 million.
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 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 924 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $197K | 69 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports pure aluminium tubes to
One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $2.3M | 53% |
| Oman | $1.9M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 3.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, close to the world average of $4.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium tubes imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported pure aluminium tubes worth $865 thousand (164 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Mexico (21%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $277K | 32% |
| Mexico | $180K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 16% |
| France | $84K | 9.7% |
| Greece | $58K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 6.5% |
| United States | $34K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pure aluminium tubes exports (HS 7608.10): 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 7608.10: Aluminium: tubes and pipes, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium tubes exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported pure aluminium tubes worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium tubes from Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Oman (43%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $4.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure aluminium tubes from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $197 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import pure aluminium tubes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $865 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium tubes?
The HS code for pure aluminium tubes is subheading 7608.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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