Communication apparatus (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported communication apparatus (other) worth $81.6 million (775 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $144.1 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 | $81.6M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $81.7M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $68.9M | 727 t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $105.3M | 949 t |
| 2019 | $114.4M | 446 t |
| 2018 | $144.1M | 681 t |
| 2017 | $83.9M | 372 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), United States (12%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.6M | 47% |
| United States | $10.0M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $8.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 4.2% |
| France | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.31 per kg, close to the world average of $114.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported communication apparatus (other) worth $5.0 million (161 tonnes). Australia alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.7M | 54% |
| France | $430K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $379K | 7.6% |
| United States | $250K | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $209K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $202K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $135K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $117K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $90K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported communication apparatus (other) worth $81.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.31 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.9 million in 2017 to $81.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $144.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $76.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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