CNC boring machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.2 million of cnc boring machines in 2024 (334 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 106 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.2M | 334 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $56K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 147 t |
| 2020 | $782K | 95 t |
| 2019 | $12K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $457K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $731K | 56 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc boring machines from
South Korea alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.9M | 59% |
| Germany | $467K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $381K | 12% |
| India | $259K | 8.1% |
| United States | $117K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $37K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.9% |
| China | $19K | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.55 per kg, 55% above the world average of $6.16. 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.
CNC boring machines exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cnc boring machines worth $472 thousand (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $472K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cnc boring machines imports (HS 8459.41): 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 8459.41: Machine-tools: for boring by removing metal, numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc boring machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc boring machines worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 106 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc boring machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cnc boring machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.55 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $6.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cnc boring machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $731 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cnc boring machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc boring machines?
The HS code for cnc boring machines is subheading 8459.41. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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