Air intake filters for engines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported air intake filters for engines worth $64.5 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $64.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $78.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports air intake filters for engines from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), China (17%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.9M | 28% |
| China | $10.8M | 17% |
| Japan | $7.1M | 11% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 6% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.55 per kg, 23% below the world average of $13.70, 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.
Air intake filters for engines exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported air intake filters for engines worth $4.5 million (430 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (26%), United Arab Emirates (23%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 23% |
| France | $443K | 9.9% |
| Bahrain | $344K | 7.7% |
| Jordan | $320K | 7.2% |
| Qatar | $274K | 6.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $164K | 3.7% |
| Georgia | $124K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $112K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $111K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported air intake filters for engines worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $13.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2023 at $78.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export air intake filters for engines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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