Control instrument parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $25.6 million of control instrument parts in 2024 (683 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 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 | $25.6M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 603 t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 223 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 268 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports control instrument parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (18%), Japan (13%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.5M | 18% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 13% |
| China | $3.0M | 12% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $645K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.56 per kg, 22% below the world average of $47.93, 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.
Control instrument parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported control instrument parts worth $3.8 million (82 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 75% |
| Bahrain | $326K | 8.5% |
| Kuwait | $240K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $101K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $97K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $86K | 2.3% |
| Oman | $28K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.6% |
| United States | $14K | 0.4% |
| Malta | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia control instrument parts imports (HS 9032.90): 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 9032.90: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of control instrument parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported control instrument parts worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instrument parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Japan (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.56 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $47.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instrument parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export control instrument parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instrument parts?
The HS code for control instrument parts is subheading 9032.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 page.
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