Steel sections small exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported steel sections small worth $9.1 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 103 countries for exports of this product. That is 72% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 31.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 40.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 10.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports steel sections small to
United Arab Emirates alone took 65% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sections small imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of steel sections small by Saudi Arabia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel sections small exports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported steel sections small worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 103 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel sections small from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Oman (20%) and Kuwait (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel sections small from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import steel sections small?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. 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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