Color television sets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported color television sets worth $524.2 million (32.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% 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 | $524.2M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $438.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $441.1M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $398.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $368.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $354.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $363.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $331.3M | 10.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports color television sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $316.7M | 60% |
| Egypt | $144.6M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $27.5M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $25.3M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $8.3M | 1.6% |
| United States | $541K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $299K | 0.1% |
| France | $142K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 0% |
| Japan | $113K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.18 per kg, 33% below the world average of $23.98, 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.
Color television sets exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million of color television sets in 2024 (216 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (40%), China (21%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $878K | 40% |
| China | $471K | 21% |
| Bahrain | $277K | 13% |
| Sudan | $184K | 8.3% |
| Hong Kong | $101K | 4.6% |
| France | $78K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $49K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.9% |
| Qatar | $38K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported color television sets worth $524.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($316.7 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.18 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $23.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $331.3 million in 2017 to $524.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $402.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export color television sets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $522.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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