Base stations imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported base stations worth $4.3 million (9 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.4 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 | $4.3M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 42 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $34.4M | 69 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports base stations from
Most of the value came from Belgium (29%), Singapore (16%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 29% |
| Singapore | $676K | 16% |
| France | $547K | 13% |
| Romania | $296K | 6.9% |
| China | $243K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $231K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $201K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $135K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $130K | 3% |
| United States | $110K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $490.83 per kg, 443% above the world average of $90.45. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported base stations worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Singapore (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $490.83 per kg in 2024, 443% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base stations to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2018 at $35.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. 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 8517 page.
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