Stud-link chain imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stud-link chain by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (834 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.7M | 834 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 586 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 703 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $964K | 277 t |
| 2018 | $480K | 321 t |
| 2017 | $452K | 250 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stud-link chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 78% |
| Japan | $162K | 6% |
| South Korea | $102K | 3.7% |
| United States | $57K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $47K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $35K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1% |
| France | $24K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stud-link chain exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported stud-link chain worth $205 thousand (321 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $178K | 87% |
| China | $22K | 11% |
| Sudan | $4K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.4% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stud-link chain imports (HS 7315.81): 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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stud-link chain imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stud-link chain worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 834 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stud-link chain to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Japan (6%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of stud-link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stud-link chain to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $452 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 502%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stud-link chain?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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