2023
Exports
$765MWorld Rnk 21 / 156
Flag Rnk 21 / 1148
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Aluminium
-1.28Rnk 895 / 1025
2023
Imports
$497MWorld Rnk 29 / 186
Flag Rnk 87 / 1206
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Saudi Arabia
0.76Rnk 36 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $765M in Raw Aluminium, making it the 21st largest exporter of Raw Aluminium in the world. At the same year, Raw Aluminium was the 21st most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Raw Aluminium exports from Saudi Arabia are: South Korea ($110M), Italy ($107M), Japan ($104M), Thailand ($84.5M), and Bahrain ($77.3M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Aluminium of Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were Bahrain ($69M), Italy ($40.7M), and Slovenia ($11.4M).

Imports In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $497M in Raw Aluminium, becoming the 29th largest importer of Raw Aluminium in the world. At the same year, Raw Aluminium was the 87th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Raw Aluminium primarily from: Bahrain ($381M), India ($40.5M), United Arab Emirates ($33.3M), China ($16.7M), and Vietnam ($8.74M).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Aluminium for Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were Bahrain ($47.3M), Vietnam ($8.73M), and China ($6.79M).

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$765M
IMPORTS (2023)$497M
NET TRADE (2023)$268M

In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $765M in Raw Aluminium. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Raw Aluminium were South Korea ($110M), Italy ($107M), Japan ($104M), Thailand ($84.5M), and Bahrain ($77.3M).

In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $497M in Raw Aluminium, mainly from Bahrain ($381M), India ($40.5M), United Arab Emirates ($33.3M), China ($16.7M), and Vietnam ($8.74M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Aluminium EXPORT MARKETS FOR Saudi Arabia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Bahrain$69M (833%)
Italy$40.7M (61.7%)
Slovenia$11.4M (281%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Aluminium BY Saudi Arabia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Japan-$338M (-76.5%)
Thailand-$98.4M (-53.8%)
Brazil-$71.5M (-67.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Saudi Arabia's main exporting competitors in Raw Aluminium were:
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's main importing competitors in Raw Aluminium were:

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Trade Value of Raw Aluminium by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALJapan+ $153M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $19.3M

Raw Aluminium’s highest export potential is Japan. With an export gap of $153M.   Raw Aluminium’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $19.3M.

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