CNC drilling machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc drilling machines by Saudi Arabia reached $19.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 312% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $19.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $485K | 26 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc drilling machines from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.5M | 63% |
| United States | $2.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $938K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $659K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $136K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $49K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $38K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.18 per kg, close to the world average of $15.67.
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 drilling machines imports (HS 8459.21): 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 8459.21: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc drilling machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc drilling machines worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 143 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 312% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc drilling machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.18 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $15.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc drilling machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $485 thousand in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc drilling machines?
The HS code for cnc drilling machines is subheading 8459.21. 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?
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