Steel tower imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel tower by Saudi Arabia reached $86.7 million in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $86.7M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $70.4M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 16.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel tower from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (46%), India (27%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $40.1M | 46% |
| India | $23.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 11% |
| China | $5.5M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 4% |
| Canada | $416K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $411K | 0.5% |
| United States | $159K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $157K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel tower exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million of steel tower in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (39%), Kuwait (36%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.4M | 39% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $376K | 11% |
| Oman | $363K | 10% |
| Jordan | $123K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $32K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel tower imports (HS 7308.20): 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 7308.20: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts.
Common questions
What is the value of steel tower imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel tower worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel tower to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($40.1 million), followed by India (27%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel tower per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel tower to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel tower?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $83.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel tower?
The HS code for steel tower is subheading 7308.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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