Cars (other power types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $58.2 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 122% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $186.6 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 | $58.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 940 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 840 t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 722 t |
| 2017 | $186.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cars (other power types) from
Most of the value came from Canada (38%), United States (18%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.2M | 38% |
| United States | $10.3M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $8.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 13% |
| China | $6.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $997K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $524K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $489K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $391K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $365K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.94 per kg, 91% above the world average of $13.56. 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.
Cars (other power types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cars (other power types) by Saudi Arabia reached $33.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $30.2M | 91% |
| Sudan | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 0.8% |
| Luxembourg | $182K | 0.6% |
| Iraq | $24K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.1% |
| Djibouti | $19K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $10K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cars (other power types) worth $58.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Saudi Arabia?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by the United States (18%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.94 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.6 million in 2017 to $58.2 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $186.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cars (other power types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $33.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Brazil. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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