Steel butt welding fitting imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel butt welding fitting by Saudi Arabia reached $87.2 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% 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 | $87.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $84.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $60.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $69.0M | 19.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel butt welding fitting from
Most of the value came from South Korea (36%), Italy (31%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $31.2M | 36% |
| Italy | $27.1M | 31% |
| China | $13.4M | 15% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 4% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| India | $820K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 83% above the world average of $3.45. 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.
Steel butt welding fitting exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $11.1 million of steel butt welding fitting in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $6.4M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $855K | 7.7% |
| China | $529K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $176K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $160K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $136K | 1.2% |
| India | $27K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel butt welding fitting worth $87.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by Italy (31%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.0 million in 2017 to $87.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $62.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel butt welding fitting?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $76.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. 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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