Seamless stainless tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $55.2 million of seamless stainless tube in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $55.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports seamless stainless tube from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), South Korea (16%), Argentina (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+851% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 20% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 16% |
| Argentina | $6.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 7.1% |
| India | $3.8M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.51, 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.
Seamless stainless tube exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of seamless stainless tube by Saudi Arabia reached $744 thousand in 2024 (377 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $581K | 78% |
| India | $82K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $48K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $12K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 1% |
| Oman | $5K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $4K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia seamless stainless tube imports (HS 7304.49): 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 7304.49: Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless stainless tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported seamless stainless tube worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless stainless tube to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Argentina (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.51 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 stainless tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export seamless stainless tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $744 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless stainless tube?
The HS code for seamless stainless tube is subheading 7304.49. 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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