Steel wire rope imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported steel wire rope worth $21.9 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $21.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 742 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 692 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steel wire rope from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), United Arab Emirates (10%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 7.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| France | $718K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $622K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $597K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $589K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire rope exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steel wire rope by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), Kuwait (24%), Bahrain (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $920K | 33% |
| Kuwait | $659K | 24% |
| Bahrain | $522K | 19% |
| India | $284K | 10% |
| Oman | $162K | 5.8% |
| Iraq | $91K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $56K | 2% |
| Qatar | $43K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steel wire rope imports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steel wire rope worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire rope to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.96 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 wire rope to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steel wire rope?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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