Steel H-sections imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel h-sections by Saudi Arabia reached $45.5 million in 2024 (51.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $75.5 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 | $45.5M | 51.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.5M | 84.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 70.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.6M | 72.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 53.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 45.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel h-sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 70% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 9.6% |
| Bahrain | $374K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $310K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $213K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $213K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $127K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 0.1% |
| India | $20K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel H-sections exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steel h-sections by Saudi Arabia reached $8.1 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Algeria alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+766% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $5.3M | 66% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 14% |
| Bahrain | $402K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $361K | 4.5% |
| India | $313K | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $269K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $201K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $116K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel h-sections worth $45.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel h-sections to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $45.5 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $75.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel h-sections?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Egypt and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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