Spiral welded large pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spiral welded large pipe by Saudi Arabia reached $36.8 million in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $36.8M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spiral welded large pipe from
Most of the value came from Turkey (50%), China (29%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $18.4M | 50% |
| China | $10.7M | 29% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $661K | 1.8% |
| India | $176K | 0.5% |
| United States | $145K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $98K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.10. 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.
Spiral welded large pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported spiral welded large pipe worth $281 thousand (444 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $164K | 58% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 12% |
| Ireland | $27K | 9.8% |
| Singapore | $19K | 6.8% |
| Poland | $14K | 5.1% |
| Norway | $12K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spiral welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.39): 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 7305.39: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded large pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spiral welded large pipe worth $36.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 164 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply spiral welded large pipe to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of spiral welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spiral welded large pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $36.8 million in 2024, an increase of 642%. The peak was 2022 at $42.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export spiral welded large pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Kuwait and Ireland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded large pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded large pipe is subheading 7305.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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