Agricultural blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.3 million of agricultural blades in 2024 (758 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $4.3M | 758 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 510 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 481 t |
| 2020 | $849K | 66 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 107 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports agricultural blades from
Most of the value came from China (21%), United States (15%), Portugal (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+777% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $879K | 21% |
| United States | $623K | 15% |
| Portugal | $492K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $396K | 9.3% |
| Australia | $370K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $288K | 6.7% |
| France | $196K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $155K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $154K | 3.6% |
| India | $114K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.83, 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.
Agricultural blades exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported agricultural blades worth $536 thousand (19 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $527K | 98% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia agricultural blades imports (HS 8208.40): 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 8208.40: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported agricultural blades worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 758 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($879 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 777% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 296%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export agricultural blades?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $536 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural blades?
The HS code for agricultural blades is subheading 8208.40. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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