CNC vertical lathes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc vertical lathes by Saudi Arabia reached $10.6 million in 2024 (967 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 43% on 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 | $10.6M | 967 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 406 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 568 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 535 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cnc vertical lathes from
South Korea alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $8.1M | 76% |
| China | $685K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $368K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $309K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $300K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $297K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $229K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $150K | 1.4% |
| India | $116K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $43K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, 24% below the world average of $14.47, 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 vertical lathes imports (HS 8458.91): 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 8458.91: Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc vertical lathes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cnc vertical lathes worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 967 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc vertical lathes to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (6%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc vertical lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $14.47 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 vertical lathes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc vertical lathes?
The HS code for cnc vertical lathes is subheading 8458.91. 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 8458 page.
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