CNC surface grinders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc surface grinders by Saudi Arabia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 399% on 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 | $2.4M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $477K | 40 t |
| 2022 | $293K | 13 t |
| 2021 | $163K | 27 t |
| 2020 | $44K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $20K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $57K | 2 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc surface grinders from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 85% |
| China | $121K | 5.1% |
| United States | $89K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $59K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $24K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.44 per kg, 39% above the world average of $21.13. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cnc surface grinders imports (HS 8460.12): 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 8460.12: Machine-tools: flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc surface grinders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc surface grinders worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 399% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc surface grinders to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc surface grinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.44 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $21.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc surface grinders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $432 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cnc surface grinders?
The HS code for cnc surface grinders is subheading 8460.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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