Check valves imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $125.4 million of check valves in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 44% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $125.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $87.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $70.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $80.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $74.6M | 3.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports check valves from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (27%), Italy (19%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $33.5M | 27% |
| Italy | $24.4M | 20% |
| United States | $21.7M | 17% |
| China | $12.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 4% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 3% |
| India | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.50 per kg, close to the world average of $23.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Check valves exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of check valves by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (25%), Oman (17%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $697K | 25% |
| Oman | $473K | 17% |
| Malaysia | $318K | 11% |
| Finland | $197K | 7% |
| Spain | $178K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 4.5% |
| China | $110K | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $104K | 3.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $81K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia check valves imports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported check valves worth $125.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 221 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply check valves to Saudi Arabia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by Italy (19%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of check valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.50 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $23.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of check valves to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.6 million in 2017 to $125.4 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $78.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export check valves?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Oman and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $122.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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