CNC milling machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc milling machines by Saudi Arabia reached $6.9 million in 2024 (551 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.9 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 | $6.9M | 551 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 433 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 73 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc milling machines from
South Korea alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.2M | 61% |
| Japan | $630K | 9.1% |
| China | $511K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $390K | 5.7% |
| United States | $378K | 5.5% |
| India | $293K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $217K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $83K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.51 per kg, close to the world average of $13.82.
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 milling machines imports (HS 8459.61): 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 8459.61: Machine-tools: for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc milling machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc milling machines worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc milling machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Japan (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.51 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $13.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc milling machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 476%. The peak was 2021 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc milling machines?
The HS code for cnc milling machines is subheading 8459.61. 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.
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