Seamless hollow profile imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported seamless hollow profile worth $37.2 million (15.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $37.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.0M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports seamless hollow profile from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (30%), China (23%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 30% |
| China | $8.4M | 23% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $907K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $800K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $617K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless hollow profile exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported seamless hollow profile worth $7.1 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. India alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $472K | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 1.6% |
| Yemen | $106K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $41K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $37K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $37K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $18K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia seamless hollow profile imports (HS 7304.90): 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 7304.90: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless hollow profile imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported seamless hollow profile worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless hollow profile to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless hollow profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.21 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 hollow profile to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. The peak was 2023 at $41.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export seamless hollow profile?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless hollow profile?
The HS code for seamless hollow profile is subheading 7304.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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