Thick stainless coil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick stainless coil by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (990 tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 million.
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 | $2.8M | 990 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 689 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $401K | 159 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports thick stainless coil from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Taiwan (19%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 43% |
| Taiwan | $545K | 19% |
| India | $511K | 18% |
| Ireland | $231K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $107K | 3.8% |
| Slovenia | $77K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $69K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $68K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia thick stainless coil imports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported thick stainless coil worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 990 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless coil to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Taiwan (19%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick stainless coil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $401 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 605%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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