Aircraft piston engines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported aircraft piston engines worth $178.2 million (161 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $503.0 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 | $178.2M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $503.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $209.5M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $209.8M | 210 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 13 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aircraft piston engines from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $167.9M | 94% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| United States | $845K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $772K | 0.4% |
| India | $59K | 0% |
| Germany | $48K | 0% |
| Austria | $42K | 0% |
| Portugal | $26K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,104.89 per kg, 68% above the world average of $657.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft piston engines exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of aircraft piston engines by Saudi Arabia reached $481.8 million in 2024 (365 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 123 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), France (15%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $148.1M | 31% |
| France | $70.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $51.2M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48.2M | 10% |
| Qatar | $42.0M | 8.7% |
| Malta | $25.0M | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $21.0M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $20.7M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $20.3M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aircraft piston engines imports (HS 8407.10): 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 8407.10: Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft piston engines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aircraft piston engines worth $178.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 153 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft piston engines to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($167.9 million), followed by Belgium (3%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft piston engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,104.89 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $657.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft piston engines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $178.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $503.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aircraft piston engines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $481.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $178.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aircraft piston engines?
The HS code for aircraft piston engines is subheading 8407.10. 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 8407 page.
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