Steel can (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported steel can (other) worth $22.9 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $78.5 million.
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 | $22.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 973 t |
| 2020 | $69.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $78.5M | 10.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel can (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (22%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 25% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 22% |
| India | $3.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 10% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $769K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $642K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $613K | 2.7% |
| United States | $509K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $386K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.40, 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.
Steel can (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steel can (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (595 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (48%), Oman (39%), United Arab Emirates (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel can (other) worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (22%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $4.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel can (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.5 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel can (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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