Very thin cold-rolled stainless imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of very thin cold-rolled stainless by Saudi Arabia reached $21.1 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $39.3 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 | $21.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 13.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports very thin cold-rolled stainless from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.4M | 82% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $308K | 1.5% |
| India | $274K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $75K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $63K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $57K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, close to the world average of $2.17.
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 very thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.34): 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 7219.34: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of very thin cold-rolled stainless imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported very thin cold-rolled stainless worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply very thin cold-rolled stainless to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of very thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of very thin cold-rolled stainless to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2020 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.34. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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