Stainless seamless line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of stainless seamless line pipe by Saudi Arabia reached $208.9 million in 2024 (49.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 116 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 144% a year on average.
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 | $208.9M | 49.0K t |
| 2023 | $193.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $157.6M | 72.7K t |
| 2021 | $90.8M | 72.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $684K | 780 t |
| 2018 | $658K | 423 t |
| 2017 | $402K | 102 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports stainless seamless line pipe to
One buyer market dominates: Chile accounted for 59% of the value.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, close to the world average of $4.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless seamless line pipe imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $51.5 million (13.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (29%), South Korea (23%), Japan (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $15.1M | 29% |
| South Korea | $12.1M | 23% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 21% |
| China | $8.0M | 16% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| United States | $945K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $765K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $539K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $246K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $180K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stainless seamless line pipe exports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported stainless seamless line pipe worth $208.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 116 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless seamless line pipe from Saudi Arabia?
Chile was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($124.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (36%) and Iraq (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless seamless line pipe from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $402 thousand in 2017 to $208.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $81.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import stainless seamless line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $51.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Japan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $157.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. 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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