Boring machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $1.55 billion of boring machinery parts in 2024 (128.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $1.55B | 128.1K t |
| 2023 | $841.9M | 91.8K t |
| 2022 | $596.6M | 49.9K t |
| 2021 | $329.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $466.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $923.9M | 52.9K t |
| 2018 | $912.1M | 82.8K t |
| 2017 | $212.8M | 14.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports boring machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (50%), United States (20%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $775.3M | 50% |
| United States | $310.8M | 20% |
| China | $112.5M | 7.3% |
| Oman | $104.9M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $75.0M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $50.2M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $23.2M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $16.9M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.11 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported boring machinery parts worth $106.7 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $61.4M | 58% |
| Oman | $16.6M | 16% |
| Egypt | $13.4M | 13% |
| United States | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| China | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $834K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $700K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $695K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $684K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported boring machinery parts worth $1.55 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($775.3 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.11 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212.8 million in 2017 to $1.55 billion in 2024, an increase of 629%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $729.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $106.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.44 billion a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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