Automatic control systems imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $131.0 million of automatic control systems in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $131.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $110.2M | 910 t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $121.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $97.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $98.3M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $111.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $85.4M | 595 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports automatic control systems from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (21%), United States (15%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $28.1M | 22% |
| United States | $20.0M | 15% |
| China | $18.7M | 14% |
| India | $9.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 7% |
| Mexico | $7.0M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.66 per kg, 52% below the world average of $76.79, 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.
Automatic control systems exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported automatic control systems worth $8.7 million (232 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $5.1M | 59% |
| Colombia | $1.8M | 21% |
| United States | $536K | 6.2% |
| Bahrain | $535K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $73K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $37K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia automatic control systems imports (HS 9032.89): 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 9032.89: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic control systems imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported automatic control systems worth $131.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic control systems to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic control systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.66 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $76.79 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 control systems to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.4 million in 2017 to $131.0 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $103.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export automatic control systems?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Colombia and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $122.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic control systems?
The HS code for automatic control systems is subheading 9032.89. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 page.
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