Automatic resistance welders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.0 million of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (935 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% 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 | $11.0M | 935 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 358 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 653 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 546 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 44 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 149 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports automatic resistance welders from
Most of the value came from Italy (41%), China (34%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.5M | 41% |
| China | $3.8M | 34% |
| India | $937K | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $434K | 3.9% |
| United States | $263K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $258K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $191K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $158K | 1.4% |
| San Marino | $126K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $117K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.82 per kg, 60% below the world average of $29.79, 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 resistance welders exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported automatic resistance welders worth $249 thousand (120 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 66% |
| Kuwait | $53K | 21% |
| Greece | $14K | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $7K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia automatic resistance welders imports (HS 8515.21): 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 8515.21: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic resistance welders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported automatic resistance welders worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 935 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic resistance welders to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (34%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. San Marino grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic resistance welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.82 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $29.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic resistance welders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export automatic resistance welders?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Greece. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic resistance welders?
The HS code for automatic resistance welders is subheading 8515.21. 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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