Seamless carbon steel tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $110.8 million of seamless carbon steel tube in 2024 (59.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $110.8M | 59.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 35.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 21.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports seamless carbon steel tube from
Most of the value came from China (43%), United Arab Emirates (39%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+948% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.2M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43.6M | 39% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 1% |
| United States | $921K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $728K | 0.7% |
| Ukraine | $573K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 36% above the world average of $1.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless carbon steel tube exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported seamless carbon steel tube worth $2.4 million (471 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (40%), Oman (29%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $943K | 40% |
| Oman | $681K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $441K | 19% |
| China | $119K | 5% |
| Lebanon | $58K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $43K | 1.8% |
| United States | $35K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $35K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $110.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($48.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (39%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $110.8 million in 2024, an increase of 350%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export seamless carbon steel tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $108.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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