Zinc-coated steel strip imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel strip by Saudi Arabia reached $25.1 million in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 168% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $25.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 5.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports zinc-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.3M | 57% |
| China | $5.4M | 22% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 20% |
| South Africa | $155K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $120K | 0.5% |
| India | $60K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $45K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.2% |
| United States | $25K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel strip exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million of zinc-coated steel strip in 2024 (805 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (30%), Canada (27%), Bahrain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $299K | 30% |
| Canada | $277K | 27% |
| Bahrain | $179K | 18% |
| Iraq | $109K | 11% |
| United States | $103K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia zinc-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export zinc-coated steel strip?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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