Electric hoists and pulley blocks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hoists and pulley blocks by Saudi Arabia reached $27.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $27.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 751 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 830 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 848 t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric hoists and pulley blocks from
Most of the value came from Germany (41%), China (22%), Finland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 41% |
| China | $5.9M | 22% |
| Finland | $2.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $978K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $848K | 3.1% |
| United States | $651K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $430K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.01 per kg, close to the world average of $11.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hoists and pulley blocks exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of electric hoists and pulley blocks by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (96 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+814% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 60% |
| United States | $946K | 27% |
| Oman | $317K | 9.1% |
| Bahrain | $40K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $24K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electric hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.11): 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 8425.11: Pulley tackle and hoists: powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of electric hoists and pulley blocks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric hoists and pulley blocks worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hoists and pulley blocks to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Finland (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hoists and pulley blocks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electric hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.11. 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 8425 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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