Stainless line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $27.5 million of stainless line pipe in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 88 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 969 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $752K | 420 t |
| 2018 | $503K | 218 t |
| 2017 | $292K | 130 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.79, 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.
Stainless line pipe imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $7.4 million of stainless line pipe in 2024 (907 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from South Korea (37%), China (33%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.8M | 37% |
| China | $2.4M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $614K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $590K | 7.9% |
| India | $502K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $147K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $74K | 1% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 0.6% |
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stainless line pipe exports (HS 7306.11): 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 7306.11: Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of stainless line pipe exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported stainless line pipe worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 88 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless line pipe from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (32%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of stainless line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of stainless line pipe from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $292 thousand in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $47.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import stainless line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless line pipe is subheading 7306.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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