Steel drum imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.9 million of steel drum in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $76.2 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 | $10.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $76.2M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel drum from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (50%), Italy (10%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 50% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 10% |
| China | $1.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $906K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $644K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $279K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $273K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $215K | 2% |
| Canada | $111K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $93K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.53, 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 drum exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported steel drum worth $2.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (43%), Indonesia (15%), China (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 43% |
| Indonesia | $387K | 15% |
| China | $387K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 8.3% |
| Bahrain | $181K | 6.8% |
| Oman | $125K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $107K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $21K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel drum worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (10%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drum to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $76.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel drum?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Indonesia and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. 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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