Carbide saw blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported carbide saw blades worth $12.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $12.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 645 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 636 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 415 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbide saw blades from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Korea (21%), Germany (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 47% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $767K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $372K | 3% |
| India | $185K | 1.5% |
| United States | $148K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $85K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $67K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, 31% below the world average of $13.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia carbide saw blades imports (HS 8202.39): 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 8202.39: Tools, hand: circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel).
Common questions
What is the value of carbide saw blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbide saw blades worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide saw blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $13.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbide saw blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide saw blades?
The HS code for carbide saw blades is subheading 8202.39. 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 8202 page.
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