Welded carbon steel tube imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded carbon steel tube by Saudi Arabia reached $45.5 million in 2024 (31.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $45.5M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $48.6M | 34.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 12.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welded carbon steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.6M | 52% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 20% |
| India | $5.1M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $626K | 1.4% |
| Oman | $545K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $249K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $227K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded carbon steel tube exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of welded carbon steel tube by Saudi Arabia reached $14.4 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), Egypt (23%), Oman (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.3M | 44% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 23% |
| Oman | $1.8M | 13% |
| India | $887K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $623K | 4.3% |
| United States | $572K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $499K | 3.5% |
| Kuwait | $111K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $97K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $92K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welded carbon steel tube imports (HS 7306.30): 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 7306.30: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded carbon steel tube imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welded carbon steel tube worth $45.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded carbon steel tube to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by Italy (20%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded carbon steel tube to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $45.5 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. The peak was 2023 at $48.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welded carbon steel tube?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded carbon steel tube?
The HS code for welded carbon steel tube is subheading 7306.30. 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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