Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars >2500cc by Saudi Arabia reached $219.3 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $219.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $210.2M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $143.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $104.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $147.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $233.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $204.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports diesel cars >2500cc from
Thailand alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $148.9M | 68% |
| Japan | $46.3M | 21% |
| United States | $8.4M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $7.8M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $905K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $835K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $412K | 0.2% |
| France | $359K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.76 per kg, 20% below the world average of $17.22, 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.
Diesel cars >2500cc exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $560 thousand of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (357 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (41%), Tunisia (13%), Senegal (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $231K | 41% |
| Tunisia | $70K | 13% |
| Senegal | $60K | 11% |
| Spain | $54K | 9.7% |
| France | $54K | 9.6% |
| United States | $28K | 5% |
| Belgium | $20K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $9K | 1.6% |
| Gambia | $7K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $219.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($148.9 million), followed by Japan (21%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.76 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.8 million in 2017 to $219.3 million in 2024, an increase of 530%. The peak was 2019 at $233.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $162.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $560 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Senegal. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $218.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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