Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $120.2 million (170.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $154.9 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 | $120.2M | 170.4K t |
| 2023 | $86.4M | 142.0K t |
| 2022 | $109.8M | 147.3K t |
| 2021 | $154.9M | 216.1K t |
| 2020 | $82.2M | 159.4K t |
| 2019 | $64.2M | 116.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 43.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 8.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports small diameter hot-rolled bar from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (49%), China (49%), India (2%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $59.3M | 49% |
| China | $59.0M | 49% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 small diameter hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $120.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply small diameter hot-rolled bar to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($59.3 million), followed by China (49%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small diameter hot-rolled bar to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $120.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $154.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
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