Broadcasting transmission equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.0 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (33 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.8 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 | $8.0M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 49 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports broadcasting transmission equipment from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (37%), United States (26%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 37% |
| United States | $2.1M | 26% |
| Italy | $844K | 11% |
| Canada | $459K | 5.7% |
| France | $225K | 2.8% |
| China | $186K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $181K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $149K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $118K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $103K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $242.18 per kg, 822% above the world average of $26.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Broadcasting transmission equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to France (37%), Singapore (33%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $724K | 37% |
| Singapore | $640K | 33% |
| United States | $259K | 13% |
| Spain | $164K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $45K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia broadcasting transmission equipment imports (HS 8525.50): 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 8525.50: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcasting transmission equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply broadcasting transmission equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of broadcasting transmission equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $242.18 per kg in 2024, 822% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of broadcasting transmission equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export broadcasting transmission equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Singapore and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment?
The HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment is subheading 8525.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8525 page.
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