Railway component (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.3 million of railway component (other) in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more 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 | $8.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 4.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports railway component (other) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.1M | 73% |
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| Spain | $287K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $107K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $60K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $50K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $31K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.30, 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.
Railway component (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported railway component (other) worth $7.2 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported railway component (other) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway component (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export railway component (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Oman. That compares with imports of $8.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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