Diodes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $19.3 million of diodes in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $19.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $904K | 10 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports diodes from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), Mexico (24%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.6M | 29% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 24% |
| China | $3.7M | 19% |
| United States | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $445K | 2.3% |
| India | $336K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $288K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $249K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $188K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, 60% below the world average of $27.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia diodes imports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported diodes worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply diodes to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of diodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $27.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diodes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $904 thousand in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. 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 8541 page.
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