Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $62.7 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $62.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $48.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 958 t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (50%), United States (16%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $31.2M | 50% |
| United States | $9.7M | 16% |
| China | $4.4M | 7% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 6.3% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $668K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.89 per kg, 21% below the world average of $22.66, 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.
Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $873 thousand in 2024 (192 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (37%), Iraq (18%), Romania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $320K | 37% |
| Iraq | $155K | 18% |
| Romania | $145K | 17% |
| France | $119K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $24K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $12K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $62.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.89 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $22.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $62.7 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2023 at $63.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $873 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Iraq and Romania. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $61.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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