Control transformers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported control transformers worth $113.9 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $113.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports control transformers from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Turkey (15%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.7M | 20% |
| Turkey | $17.6M | 15% |
| India | $14.5M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $14.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 5% |
| Austria | $5.5M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.8M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.73 per kg, 59% above the world average of $11.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Control transformers exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported control transformers worth $1.4 million (202 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (49%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $687K | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273K | 19% |
| Turkey | $185K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $58K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $50K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.7% |
| China | $10K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported control transformers worth $113.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.73 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control transformers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $113.9 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export control transformers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $112.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. 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 8504 page.
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