Computer input/output units imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported computer input/output units worth $84.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $109.6 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 | $84.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $92.8M | 978 t |
| 2022 | $68.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $72.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $109.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $87.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $74.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 326 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports computer input/output units from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.9M | 69% |
| United States | $6.5M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $981K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $730K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $689K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.77 per kg, close to the world average of $47.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer input/output units exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of computer input/output units by Saudi Arabia reached $14.6 million in 2024 (966 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 84% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 0.8% |
| France | $29K | 0.2% |
| Algeria | $23K | 0.2% |
| Yemen | $22K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $11K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported computer input/output units worth $84.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($57.9 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $47.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $84.2 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. The peak was 2020 at $109.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export computer input/output units?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. 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 8471 page.
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