Wire articles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire articles by Saudi Arabia reached $72.1 million in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $72.1M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 6.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wire articles from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United Arab Emirates (15%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.0M | 15% |
| India | $10.8M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $7.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 2% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $641K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wire articles exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of wire articles by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wire articles worth $72.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $72.1 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export wire articles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $70.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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