Electrical carbon articles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.5 million of electrical carbon articles in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 83% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.7 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 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 278 t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $613K | 75 t |
| 2019 | $532K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $355K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $496K | 14 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electrical carbon articles from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), China (20%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 35% |
| China | $901K | 20% |
| United States | $631K | 14% |
| Spain | $572K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $128K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $101K | 2.3% |
| France | $85K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $73K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 67% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electrical carbon articles imports (HS 8545.90): 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 8545.90: Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical carbon articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electrical carbon articles worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical carbon articles to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical carbon articles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $496 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 798%. The peak was 2022 at $32.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical carbon articles?
The HS code for electrical carbon articles is subheading 8545.90. 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 8545 page.
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