Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $20.7 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.9 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 | $20.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
Most of the value came from China (30%), South Korea (15%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 30% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $917K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $906K | 4.4% |
| United States | $810K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $788K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $564K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $534K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 44% below the world average of $6.13, 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.
Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $523 thousand (153 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (35%), Algeria (20%), Malta (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+784% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $181K | 35% |
| Algeria | $106K | 20% |
| Malta | $103K | 20% |
| Egypt | $61K | 12% |
| South Africa | $53K | 10% |
| Denmark | $6K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2022 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $523 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Malta. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. 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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