Electrical inductors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical inductors by Saudi Arabia reached $212.0 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $212.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $135.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $106.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electrical inductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $124.3M | 59% |
| South Korea | $47.8M | 23% |
| Austria | $14.7M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 2.7% |
| India | $4.3M | 2% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.33 per kg, 72% below the world average of $40.77, 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.
Electrical inductors exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported electrical inductors worth $475 thousand (263 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (25%), Kuwait (20%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $121K | 25% |
| Kuwait | $95K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 18% |
| Norway | $53K | 11% |
| France | $26K | 5.5% |
| United States | $15K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $12K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $12K | 2.5% |
| China | $11K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electrical inductors imports (HS 8504.50): 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 8504.50: Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical inductors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electrical inductors worth $212.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical inductors to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($124.3 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical inductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.33 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $40.77 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 inductors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $212.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electrical inductors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $475 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $211.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical inductors?
The HS code for electrical inductors is subheading 8504.50. 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 8504 page.
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