Metals in Saudi Arabia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $7.47B in Metals, making it the 39th largest exporter of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 5th most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Metals exports from Saudi Arabia are: India ($862M), United Arab Emirates ($760M), China ($378M), Iraq ($363M), and Chile ($346M).

The fastest growing export markets for Metals of Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were Chile ($317M), Iraq ($101M), and United Arab Emirates ($67.5M).

Imports In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $18.5B in Metals, becoming the 26th largest importer of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 3rd most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Metals primarily from: China ($5.24B), India ($1.83B), Bahrain ($1.46B), United Arab Emirates ($1.39B), and Oman ($971M).

The fastest growing import markets in Metals for Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were India ($784M), Republic of the Congo ($618M), and China ($373M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$7.47B

IMPORTS (2023)$18.5B

NET TRADE (2023)-$11B

In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $7.47B in Metals. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Metals were India ($862M), United Arab Emirates ($760M), China ($378M), Iraq ($363M), and Chile ($346M).

In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $18.5B in Metals, mainly from China ($5.24B), India ($1.83B), Bahrain ($1.46B), United Arab Emirates ($1.39B), and Oman ($971M).