Zinc alloy ingots imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported zinc alloy ingots worth $31.1 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $31.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports zinc alloy ingots from
Spain alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $21.9M | 71% |
| Peru | $3.5M | 11% |
| Saint Helena | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| India | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $385K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $335K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $252K | 0.8% |
| China | $206K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $178K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
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 zinc alloy ingots imports (HS 7901.20): 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported zinc alloy ingots worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc alloy ingots to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by Peru (11%) and Saint Helena (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc alloy ingots to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 521%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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