Rivets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported rivets worth $14.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 123% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $14.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 946 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 649 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 667 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 349 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 508 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rivets from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Japan (34%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 42% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 14% |
| United States | $316K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $268K | 1.9% |
| India | $204K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $203K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $57K | 0.4% |
| France | $54K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, close to the world average of $7.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rivets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of rivets by Saudi Arabia reached $985 thousand in 2024 (751 tonnes). United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $984K | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Guyana | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Paraguay | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rivets imports (HS 7318.23): 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 7318.23: Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets.
Common questions
What is the value of rivets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rivets worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply rivets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Japan (34%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rivets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rivets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $985 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rivets?
The HS code for rivets is subheading 7318.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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