Safety pins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety pins by Saudi Arabia reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 754 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 929 t |
| 2020 | $662K | 106 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $664K | 89 t |
| 2017 | $425K | 107 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports safety pins from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $282K | 5% |
| Thailand | $192K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $190K | 3.4% |
| United States | $87K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $52K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $48K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 63% below the world average of $8.28, 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.
Safety pins exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $290 thousand of safety pins in 2024 (418 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $242K | 84% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 5.8% |
| Syria | $17K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia safety pins imports (HS 7319.40): 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 7319.40: Safety pins and other pins: of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of safety pins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported safety pins worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 204 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety pins to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $8.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety pins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $425 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export safety pins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Kuwait and Syria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety pins?
The HS code for safety pins is subheading 7319.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7319 page.
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