🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of drawing and measuring instruments: 2024 trade data
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by Saudi Arabia reached $19.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 514 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports drawing and measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), United States (14%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.4M | 38% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.7M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 10% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $982K | 5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $941K | 4.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $465K | 2.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $282K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $262K | 1.3% |
Types of drawing and measuring instruments under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017 | 47% |
| 9017.30 | Mathematical equipment: micrometers, callipers and gauges | 37% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | 11% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories | 2.5% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price of drawing and measuring instruments
The average declared value was about $7.91 per kg, 32% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports drawing and measuring instruments
Exports of drawing and measuring instruments by Saudi Arabia reached $16.9 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.5M | 98% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $121K | 0.7% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $65K | 0.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $45K | 0.3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $33K | 0.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $15K | 0.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $10K | 0.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Drawing and measuring instruments trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $19.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import drawing and measuring instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (38%), United States (14%), Taiwan (10%).
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $7.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.58 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $16.9 million in 2024, mainly to China, Indonesia, Uganda.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
Drawing and measuring instruments falls under HS heading 9017 (Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instrumen). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading drawing and measuring instruments with Saudi Arabia?
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