Automatic arc welders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $29.8 million of automatic arc welders in 2024 (807 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.6 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 | $29.8M | 807 t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 384 t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 685 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 607 t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 320 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports automatic arc welders from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), China (14%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.8M | 26% |
| China | $4.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 12% |
| United States | $2.4M | 8% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 6.5% |
| Finland | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $947K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $905K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.90 per kg, 22% above the world average of $30.22. 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.
Automatic arc welders exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of automatic arc welders by Saudi Arabia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (64 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (49%), France (23%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $861K | 49% |
| France | $404K | 23% |
| Malaysia | $154K | 8.8% |
| Oman | $138K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $44K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 1.5% |
| China | $16K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $14K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported automatic arc welders worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 807 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (14%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.90 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $30.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2021 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, France and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. 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 8515 page.
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