Stainless seamless casing imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless casing by Saudi Arabia reached $82.2 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $82.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $77.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $63.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $60.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stainless seamless casing from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), Sweden (21%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $31.0M | 38% |
| Sweden | $16.9M | 21% |
| France | $7.1M | 8.7% |
| China | $7.0M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.01 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.32, 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 seamless casing exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $11.7 million of stainless seamless casing in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stainless seamless casing imports (HS 7304.24): 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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stainless seamless casing worth $82.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 165 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless casing to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by Sweden (21%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.01 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless casing to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $82.2 million in 2024, an increase of 458%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stainless seamless casing?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $70.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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