Steel I-sections imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported steel i-sections worth $24.1 million (33.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $43.1 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 | $24.1M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 47.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 49.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 67.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 45.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 8.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel i-sections from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 60% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $470K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $186K | 0.8% |
| India | $125K | 0.5% |
| United States | $33K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel I-sections exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steel i-sections by Saudi Arabia reached $500 thousand in 2024 (690 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (41%), Qatar (16%), Sudan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 41% |
| Qatar | $82K | 16% |
| Sudan | $67K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $57K | 11% |
| India | $29K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $18K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $14K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $12K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel i-sections worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.82 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 i-sections to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. The peak was 2019 at $43.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel i-sections?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. 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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