Stainless steel cookware imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported stainless steel cookware worth $169.2 million (25.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $169.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $137.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $129.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $113.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $168.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $158.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $96.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $100.0M | 12.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stainless steel cookware from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.7M | 60% |
| India | $31.6M | 19% |
| Turkey | $25.8M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| France | $800K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $562K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $477K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.68 per kg, close to the world average of $7.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel cookware exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of stainless steel cookware by Saudi Arabia reached $615 thousand in 2024 (218 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (43%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Libya (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $266K | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 28% |
| Libya | $46K | 7.5% |
| Oman | $22K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 2% |
| Spain | $8K | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $7K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stainless steel cookware imports (HS 7323.93): 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stainless steel cookware worth $169.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($100.7 million), followed by India (19%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.68 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $7.30 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 steel cookware to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.0 million in 2017 to $169.2 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $134.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stainless steel cookware?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Libya. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $168.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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