Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Saudi Arabia reached $81.1 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $118.6 million.
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 | $81.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $101.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 988 t |
| 2017 | $57.4M | 10.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bridge and gantry cranes from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.5M | 73% |
| Turkey | $10.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 5.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $754K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $606K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $553K | 0.7% |
| United States | $486K | 0.6% |
| France | $311K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, close to the world average of $6.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bridge and gantry cranes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of bridge and gantry cranes by Saudi Arabia reached $4.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (50%), Turkey (23%), Iraq (12%).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $81.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($59.5 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.4 million in 2017 to $81.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $118.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bridge and gantry cranes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Turkey and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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