CNC cylindrical grinders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc cylindrical grinders by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (135 tonnes). That is 731% more than in 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 | $2.9M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $351K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $461K | 41 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $769K | 31 t |
| 2019 | $47K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $371K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 42 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc cylindrical grinders from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.1M | 70% |
| Finland | $407K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $389K | 13% |
| China | $44K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.8% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.66 per kg, 43% below the world average of $38.33, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cnc cylindrical grinders imports (HS 8460.23): 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 8460.23: Machine-tools: cylindrical grinding machines (excluding flat-surface and centreless), numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc cylindrical grinders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc cylindrical grinders worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 731% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc cylindrical grinders to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Finland (14%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc cylindrical grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.66 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $38.33 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 cylindrical grinders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc cylindrical grinders?
The HS code for cnc cylindrical grinders is subheading 8460.23. 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 8460 page.
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