Steel screw and bolt imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported steel screw and bolt worth $268.6 million (111.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $268.6M | 111.5K t |
| 2023 | $228.2M | 39.2K t |
| 2022 | $234.9M | 64.7K t |
| 2021 | $152.3M | 46.8K t |
| 2020 | $161.5M | 48.2K t |
| 2019 | $124.9M | 42.4K t |
| 2018 | $131.5M | 46.3K t |
| 2017 | $91.3M | 40.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel screw and bolt from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.3M | 41% |
| India | $33.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $25.2M | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.1M | 8.6% |
| United States | $18.8M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $14.4M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 2% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.67, 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 screw and bolt exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steel screw and bolt by Saudi Arabia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $5.7M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $293K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $213K | 2.2% |
| Sudan | $152K | 1.6% |
| India | $132K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $107K | 1.1% |
| United States | $84K | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $65K | 0.7% |
| China | $65K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel screw and bolt imports (HS 7318.15): 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers.
Common questions
What is the value of steel screw and bolt imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel screw and bolt worth $268.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel screw and bolt to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($109.3 million), followed by India (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.67 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 screw and bolt to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.3 million in 2017 to $268.6 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $174.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel screw and bolt?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $259.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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