Audio equipment parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.5 million of audio equipment parts in 2024 (163 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.9 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 | $3.5M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 347 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 435 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports audio equipment parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 52% |
| United States | $494K | 14% |
| Spain | $133K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $102K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $101K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $98K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $75K | 2.1% |
| France | $75K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $70K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.55 per kg, 30% above the world average of $16.56. 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.
Audio equipment parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $964 thousand of audio equipment parts in 2024 (99 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $914K | 95% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $5K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $4K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia audio equipment parts imports (HS 8518.90): 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 8518.90: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518.
Common questions
What is the value of audio equipment parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported audio equipment parts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio equipment parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.55 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $16.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio equipment parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export audio equipment parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $964 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio equipment parts?
The HS code for audio equipment parts is subheading 8518.90. 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 8518 page.
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