Tin-plated steel sheet thin imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tin-plated steel sheet thin by Saudi Arabia reached $122.8 million in 2024 (119.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $183.0 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 | $122.8M | 119.0K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 78.1K t |
| 2022 | $183.0M | 116.0K t |
| 2021 | $123.0M | 107.3K t |
| 2020 | $100.3M | 129.0K t |
| 2019 | $111.2M | 128.2K t |
| 2018 | $124.8M | 134.3K t |
| 2017 | $97.1M | 121.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tin-plated steel sheet thin from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Germany (17%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.7M | 43% |
| Germany | $20.5M | 17% |
| Japan | $18.2M | 15% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 14% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 3% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $523K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7210.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thin imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $122.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-plated steel sheet thin to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($52.7 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-plated steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tin-plated steel sheet thin to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.1 million in 2017 to $122.8 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $183.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin is subheading 7210.12. 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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