Dental drill engines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental drill engines by Saudi Arabia reached $6.7 million in 2024 (87 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 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 | $6.7M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 141 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 115 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dental drill engines from
The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), China (13%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 37% |
| China | $890K | 13% |
| Finland | $857K | 13% |
| Germany | $776K | 12% |
| United States | $637K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $434K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $242K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $127K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $102K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $72K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.73 per kg, 25% below the world average of $102.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dental drill engines imports (HS 9018.41): 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 9018.41: Dental instruments and appliances: dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of dental drill engines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dental drill engines worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental drill engines to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (13%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental drill engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76.73 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $102.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental drill engines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental drill engines?
The HS code for dental drill engines is subheading 9018.41. 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 9018 page.
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