Bench vices imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.8 million of bench vices in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $13.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 530 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 607 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bench vices from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), China (18%), Norway (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 23% |
| China | $2.5M | 18% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 7.5% |
| India | $681K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $411K | 3% |
| South Korea | $213K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $193K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 35% below the world average of $7.05, 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.
Bench vices exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million of bench vices in 2024 (31 tonnes). United States alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 78% |
| Iraq | $120K | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 6.5% |
| India | $40K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bench vices imports (HS 8205.70): 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 8205.70: Tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of bench vices imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bench vices worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply bench vices to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Norway (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of bench vices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bench vices to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bench vices?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Iraq and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bench vices?
The HS code for bench vices is subheading 8205.70. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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