Stainless butt welding fitting imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless butt welding fitting by Saudi Arabia reached $30.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.4 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 | $30.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 674 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stainless butt welding fitting from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $17.3M | 58% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 14% |
| China | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $979K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $911K | 3% |
| Thailand | $733K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $678K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $541K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.73 per kg, 56% above the world average of $13.90. 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.
Stainless butt welding fitting exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand of stainless butt welding fitting in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (38%), United Arab Emirates (28%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $92K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 28% |
| India | $35K | 15% |
| China | $15K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stainless butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.23): 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 7307.23: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless butt welding fitting imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stainless butt welding fitting worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless butt welding fitting to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Italy (14%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.73 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $13.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless butt welding fitting to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $44.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stainless butt welding fitting?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless butt welding fitting?
The HS code for stainless butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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