Distribution board parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $226.1 million of distribution board parts in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $226.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $162.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $140.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $139.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $47.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports distribution board parts from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (18%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.5M | 47% |
| India | $39.8M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.7M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $9.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2% |
| Mexico | $3.9M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.57 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Distribution board parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported distribution board parts worth $15.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Yemen (17%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 32% |
| Yemen | $2.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 14% |
| Oman | $1.8M | 11% |
| Bahrain | $945K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $818K | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $399K | 2.5% |
| India | $376K | 2.4% |
| Algeria | $318K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $248K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported distribution board parts worth $226.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 217 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($105.5 million), followed by India (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.57 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $226.1 million in 2024, an increase of 606%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $104.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export distribution board parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $210.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. 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 8538 page.
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