Aerials and antenna imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported aerials and antenna worth $35.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $106.6 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 | $35.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $60.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $106.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aerials and antenna from
The largest suppliers were France (25%), United States (25%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.9M | 25% |
| United States | $8.7M | 25% |
| China | $6.3M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 14% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $842K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $701K | 2% |
| Turkey | $380K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $299K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $289K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.78 per kg, 27% below the world average of $35.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aerials and antenna exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $952 thousand of aerials and antenna in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Uzbekistan (39%), United States (14%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $376K | 40% |
| United States | $131K | 14% |
| Germany | $103K | 11% |
| Turkey | $97K | 10% |
| Spain | $42K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $41K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $24K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $20K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $16K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aerials and antenna imports (HS 8529.10): 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 8529.10: Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith.
Common questions
What is the value of aerials and antenna imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aerials and antenna worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply aerials and antenna to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United States (25%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of aerials and antenna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.78 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $35.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aerials and antenna to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.6 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $106.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aerials and antenna?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $952 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, the United States and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aerials and antenna?
The HS code for aerials and antenna is subheading 8529.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8529 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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