Railway rail imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported railway rail worth $8.3 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.1 million.
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 | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 11.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports railway rail from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (12%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 46% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $440K | 5.3% |
| India | $400K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $334K | 4% |
| United States | $333K | 4% |
| Luxembourg | $298K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $294K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $280K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $279K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway rail exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported railway rail worth $1.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Jordan alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia railway rail imports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported railway rail worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway rail to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway rail to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export railway rail?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. 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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