Belt conveyor systems imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of belt conveyor systems by Saudi Arabia reached $59.9 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $59.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $45.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports belt conveyor systems from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 3% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.31 per kg, close to the world average of $13.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Belt conveyor systems exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of belt conveyor systems by Saudi Arabia reached $241 thousand in 2024 (71 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 54% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported belt conveyor systems worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.31 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $13.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export belt conveyor systems?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $59.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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