Ammunition (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported ammunition (other) worth $528.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.50 billion.
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 | $528.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $622.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $312.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $446.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $672.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.50B | 22.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ammunition (other) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $336.1M | 64% |
| South Korea | $140.1M | 27% |
| Spain | $41.9M | 7.9% |
| India | $10.4M | 2% |
| Germany | $66K | 0% |
| France | $34K | 0% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $160.48 per kg, 87% above the world average of $85.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ammunition (other) imports (HS 9306.90): 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 9306.90: Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ammunition (other) worth $528.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 154 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($336.1 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $160.48 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $85.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.50 billion in 2017 to $528.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $1.50 billion. Over 8 years the average was $880.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition (other)?
The HS code for ammunition (other) is subheading 9306.90. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
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