Submerged arc welded line pipe imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $1.12 billion of submerged arc welded line pipe in 2024 (449.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 135 countries for imports of this product. That is 303% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $1.12B | 449.9K t |
| 2023 | $277.8M | 174.7K t |
| 2022 | $157.2M | 102.6K t |
| 2021 | $92.3M | 56.0K t |
| 2020 | $257.4M | 235.5K t |
| 2019 | $189.7M | 186.9K t |
| 2018 | $152.4M | 160.4K t |
| 2017 | $260.0M | 307.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports submerged arc welded line pipe from
Most of the value came from Mexico (26%), India (23%), Brazil (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $295.9M | 26% |
| India | $256.7M | 23% |
| Brazil | $142.1M | 13% |
| Argentina | $118.0M | 11% |
| China | $90.5M | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $78.3M | 7% |
| France | $54.1M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $29.1M | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $19.5M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $10.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.82. 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.
Submerged arc welded line pipe exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of submerged arc welded line pipe by Saudi Arabia reached $40.1 million in 2024 (25.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $36.1M | 90% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Oman | $918K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $348K | 0.9% |
| China | $280K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $73K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $60K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $28K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia submerged arc welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.11): 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 7305.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of submerged arc welded line pipe imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported submerged arc welded line pipe worth $1.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 449.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 303% on 2023.
Which countries supply submerged arc welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($295.9 million), followed by India (23%) and Brazil (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of submerged arc welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of submerged arc welded line pipe to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $260.0 million in 2017 to $1.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 331%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $313.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export submerged arc welded line pipe?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $40.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe?
The HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe is subheading 7305.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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