Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $39.6 million in 2024 (998 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $39.6M | 998 t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 440 t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 693 t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 267 t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 209 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (23%), United States (22%), Latvia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 23% |
| United States | $8.5M | 22% |
| Latvia | $4.4M | 11% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $715K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.71 per kg, 56% below the world average of $90.29, 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.
Electric signalling apparatus (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $2.7 million (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 58% |
| Italy | $524K | 20% |
| Yemen | $344K | 13% |
| Oman | $106K | 3.9% |
| China | $56K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 2.1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Latvia (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.71 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $90.29 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 signalling apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $41.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electric signalling apparatus (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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