Drawing dies imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing dies by Saudi Arabia reached $15.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 521 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 553 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 280 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports drawing dies from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (25%), China (24%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 25% |
| China | $3.7M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 13% |
| India | $607K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $475K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $460K | 3% |
| United States | $363K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $242K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $238K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.66 per kg, 45% below the world average of $23.10, 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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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 8207.20: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing dies imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported drawing dies worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing dies to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $23.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing dies to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing dies?
The HS code for drawing dies is subheading 8207.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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