🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of titanium ore: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported titanium ore worth $85.0 million (229.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 100 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 161% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $128.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of titanium ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85.0M | 229.8K t |
| 2023 | $92.7M | 63.0K t |
| 2022 | $115.4M | 140.0K t |
| 2021 | $128.3M | 135.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 50.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 46.6K t |
| 2017 | $104K | 151 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports titanium ore from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $49.2M | 58% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $28.1M | 33% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $6.0M | 7.1% |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | $582K | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $498K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $385K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $73K | 0.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $63K | 0.1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $33K | 0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price of titanium ore
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.52, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports titanium ore
Saudi Arabia exported $13.0 million of titanium ore in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $13.0M | 100% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $23K | 0.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2614: Titanium ores and concentrates.
Titanium ore trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of titanium ore imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported titanium ore worth $85.0 million in 2024 (229.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import titanium ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mozambique (58%), Australia (33%), Kenya (7%).
What is the average import price of titanium ore in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.52 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export titanium ore?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported titanium ore worth $13.0 million in 2024, mainly to United Kingdom, Bahrain, South Africa.
What is the HS code for titanium ore?
Titanium ore falls under HS heading 2614 (Titanium ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading titanium ore with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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