Tin-plated steel sheet thick imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $24.7 million of tin-plated steel sheet thick in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 158 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.2 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 | $24.7M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $78K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $358K | 413 t |
| 2017 | $180K | 68 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tin-plated steel sheet thick from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 61% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $841K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $501K | 2% |
| Egypt | $344K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $326K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $108K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.34, 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.
Tin-plated steel sheet thick exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of tin-plated steel sheet thick by Saudi Arabia reached $974 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Qatar (50%), Germany (28%), Egypt (7%).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tin-plated steel sheet thick imports (HS 7210.11): 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 7210.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thick imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 158 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thick to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.34 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-plated steel sheet thick to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180 thousand in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tin-plated steel sheet thick?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $974 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Germany and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick is subheading 7210.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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