Book binding machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of book binding machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $8.2 million in 2024 (431 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.2M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 535 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 105 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports book binding machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (26%), China (25%), San Marino (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| San Marino | $1.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $725K | 8.9% |
| India | $364K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $337K | 4.1% |
| United States | $173K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $130K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $102K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.95 per kg, close to the world average of $20.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Book binding machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported book binding machinery worth $863 thousand (192 tonnes). Most of it went to China (40%), Jordan (26%), Yemen (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
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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 8440.10: Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of book binding machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported book binding machinery worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply book binding machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (25%) and San Marino (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of book binding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.95 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $20.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of book binding machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export book binding machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $863 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Jordan and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for book binding machinery?
The HS code for book binding machinery is subheading 8440.10. 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 8440 page.
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