Welded alloy steel tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported welded alloy steel tube worth $21.7 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $21.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 883 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welded alloy steel tube from
Most of the value came from United States (29%), China (22%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 29% |
| China | $4.9M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 15% |
| India | $2.2M | 10% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 9.5% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 9% |
| Indonesia | $351K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $173K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $132K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $128K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Welded alloy steel tube exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported welded alloy steel tube worth $5.0 million (944 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Arab Emirates alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 92% |
| Oman | $299K | 6% |
| Bahrain | $102K | 2% |
| Iraq | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welded alloy steel tube imports (HS 7306.50): 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 7306.50: Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded alloy steel tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welded alloy steel tube worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded alloy steel tube to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded alloy steel tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welded alloy steel tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded alloy steel tube?
The HS code for welded alloy steel tube is subheading 7306.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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