Boring tools imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring tools by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (312 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 312 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $768K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 11 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports boring tools from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), United Arab Emirates (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $624K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $528K | 19% |
| China | $464K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $157K | 5.6% |
| India | $145K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $77K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $67K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, 91% below the world average of $96.71, 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.
Boring tools exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of boring tools by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (50%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Qatar (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $658K | 26% |
| Qatar | $266K | 10% |
| Bahrain | $195K | 7.6% |
| Egypt | $52K | 2% |
| Azerbaijan | $43K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia boring tools imports (HS 8207.60): 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 8207.60: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching.
Common questions
What is the value of boring tools imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported boring tools worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring tools to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($624 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $96.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring tools to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export boring tools?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That compares with imports of $2.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for boring tools?
The HS code for boring tools is subheading 8207.60. 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 8207 page.
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