Welded link chain imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported welded link chain worth $6.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welded link chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 63% |
| Japan | $812K | 13% |
| Germany | $531K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $184K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 1.6% |
| United States | $79K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $67K | 1.1% |
| India | $67K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welded link chain worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.00 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 link chain to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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