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Exports In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $7.02B in Metals, making it the 44th largest exporter of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 4th most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Metals exports from Saudi Arabia are: Kuwait ($840M), India ($829M), Japan ($683M), United Arab Emirates ($651M), and United States ($525M).

The fastest growing export markets for Metals of Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were Kuwait ($547M), India ($216M), and Japan ($177M).

Imports In 2018, Saudi Arabia imported $15.4B in Metals, becoming the 30th largest importer of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 4th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Metals primarily from: China ($5.49B), United Arab Emirates ($2.53B), Bahrain ($1.16B), India ($906M), and Oman ($814M).

The fastest growing import markets in Metals for Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were China ($1.91B), India ($285M), and Kuwait ($224M).

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

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EXPORTS (2022)$7.02B

IMPORTS (2022)$15.4B

NET TRADE (2022)-$8.42B

In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $7.02B in Metals. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Metals were Kuwait ($840M), India ($829M), Japan ($683M), United Arab Emirates ($651M), and United States ($525M).

In 2022, Saudi Arabia imported $15.4B in Metals, mainly from China ($5.49B), United Arab Emirates ($2.53B), Bahrain ($1.16B), India ($906M), and Oman ($814M).