Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $32.3 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $106.5 million.
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 | $32.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2021 | $55.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 59.1K t |
| 2019 | $106.5M | 57.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 43.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 44.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports zinc-coated steel wire from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.9M | 92% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4% |
| Oman | $271K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $179K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $130K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $97K | 0.3% |
| India | $87K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $83K | 0.3% |
| France | $79K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $65K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (42%), Egypt (25%), Iraq (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Oman (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.08 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 wire to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $106.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Egypt and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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