Spiral welded line pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported spiral welded line pipe worth $26.6 million (17.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $103.9 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 | $26.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $76.9M | 63.2K t |
| 2022 | $103.9M | 70.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 27.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 4.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spiral welded line pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 63% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 15% |
| United States | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| India | $108K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spiral welded line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of spiral welded line pipe by Saudi Arabia reached $10.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. Oman alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $8.2M | 80% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spiral welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.19): 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 7305.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded line pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spiral welded line pipe worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 144 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply spiral welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of spiral welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spiral welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 759%. The peak was 2022 at $103.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export spiral welded line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded line pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded line pipe is subheading 7305.19. 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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