Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $332.2 million (217.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 220 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $332.2M | 217.2K t |
| 2023 | $185.1M | 71.5K t |
| 2022 | $79.6M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $36.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 22.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel prop and scaffolding from
Most of the value came from China (24%), India (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.2M | 24% |
| India | $62.4M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57.7M | 17% |
| Egypt | $34.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $32.5M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $25.5M | 7.7% |
| Austria | $14.2M | 4.3% |
| Oman | $5.8M | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $3.5M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.05, 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 prop and scaffolding exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $13.8 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (42%), United Arab Emirates (24%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $332.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($79.2 million), followed by India (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $332.2 million in 2024, an increase of 719%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $318.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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