Zinc-plated steel sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $65.0 million (70.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $130.0 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 | $65.0M | 70.1K t |
| 2023 | $71.4M | 72.1K t |
| 2022 | $130.0M | 103.9K t |
| 2021 | $80.3M | 69.3K t |
| 2020 | $63.1M | 88.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 17.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports zinc-plated steel sheet from
Most of the value came from South Korea (41%), United Arab Emirates (28%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $26.9M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.3M | 28% |
| China | $13.1M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| India | $711K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $391K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $363K | 0.6% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-plated steel sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $673 thousand of zinc-plated steel sheet in 2024 (195 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $341K | 51% |
| Singapore | $301K | 45% |
| Kuwait | $19K | 2.8% |
| China | $12K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia zinc-plated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $65.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $65.0 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. The peak was 2022 at $130.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export zinc-plated steel sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $673 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $64.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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