Tin-coated steel strip imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.5 million of tin-coated steel strip in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 77% 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 | $2.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 703 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 677 t |
| 2020 | $270K | 255 t |
| 2019 | $436K | 361 t |
| 2018 | $724K | 626 t |
| 2017 | $678K | 710 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tin-coated steel strip from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 88% |
| India | $95K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.9% |
| United States | $39K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 67% below the world average of $1.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tin-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.10): 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 7212.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-coated steel strip imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tin-coated steel strip worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $1.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tin-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $678 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tin-coated steel strip?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $794 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Qatar and Switzerland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-coated steel strip?
The HS code for tin-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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