Welded steel shapes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $129.3 million of welded steel shapes in 2024 (134.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $129.3M | 134.0K t |
| 2023 | $86.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 19.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welded steel shapes from
Most of the value came from Luxembourg (33%), Bahrain (25%), Oman (24%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $42.1M | 33% |
| Bahrain | $32.4M | 25% |
| Oman | $30.9M | 24% |
| China | $13.8M | 11% |
| Qatar | $7.0M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1% |
| United States | $498K | 0.4% |
| India | $315K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $297K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $227K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.88, 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 steel shapes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $8.7 million of welded steel shapes in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), United States (13%), Bahrain (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 44% |
| United States | $1.2M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $955K | 11% |
| Oman | $927K | 11% |
| Sudan | $857K | 9.9% |
| Kuwait | $267K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $251K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $186K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $116K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $76K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welded steel shapes imports (HS 7301.20): 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 7301.20: Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel shapes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welded steel shapes worth $129.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel shapes to Saudi Arabia?
Luxembourg was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($42.1 million), followed by Bahrain (25%) and Oman (24%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel shapes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $129.3 million in 2024, an increase of 815%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welded steel shapes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $120.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel shapes?
The HS code for welded steel shapes is subheading 7301.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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