Self-tapping screw imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported self-tapping screw worth $35.6 million (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.5 million.
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 | $35.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 8.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports self-tapping screw from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Taiwan (38%), United Arab Emirates (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 40% |
| Taiwan | $13.6M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $543K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $357K | 1% |
| Austria | $253K | 0.7% |
| India | $218K | 0.6% |
| United States | $212K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $192K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $174K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.68, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia self-tapping screw imports (HS 7318.14): 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 7318.14: Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws.
Common questions
What is the value of self-tapping screw imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported self-tapping screw worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-tapping screw to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Taiwan (38%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-tapping screw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-tapping screw to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $45.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-tapping screw?
The HS code for self-tapping screw is subheading 7318.14. 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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