Welding electrode coating imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $15.5 million of welding electrode coating in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 52% more than in 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 | $15.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 3.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welding electrode coating from
Most of the value came from Poland (23%), Czech Republic (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.6M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 14% |
| France | $2.1M | 14% |
| India | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| China | $686K | 4.4% |
| Australia | $649K | 4.2% |
| United States | $549K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $388K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $329K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.15, 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.
Welding electrode coating exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $265 thousand of welding electrode coating in 2024 (127 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $158K | 60% |
| India | $74K | 28% |
| Bahrain | $27K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 1.6% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welding electrode coating imports (HS 3810.90): 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 3810.90: Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding electrode coating imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welding electrode coating worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding electrode coating to Saudi Arabia?
Poland was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding electrode coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding electrode coating to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welding electrode coating?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding electrode coating?
The HS code for welding electrode coating is subheading 3810.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
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