Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $14.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.0 million.
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 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 705 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 747 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 585 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 335 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports earth moving machinery (stationary, other) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (21%), Netherlands (15%), Italy (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.0M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 14% |
| India | $1.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $689K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $624K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $595K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $319K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.97 per kg, 30% below the world average of $11.32, 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.
Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $526 thousand of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) in 2024 (30 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $363K | 69% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 4.2% |
| Qatar | $17K | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports (HS 8430.69): 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 8430.69: Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Common questions
What is the value of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.97 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $11.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 271%. The peak was 2022 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
The HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other) is subheading 8430.69. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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