Electrical machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported electrical machinery parts worth $231.4 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 132% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $231.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $99.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $69.0M | 805 t |
| 2021 | $84.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.3M | 911 t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electrical machinery parts from
Germany alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $146.2M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $55.6M | 24% |
| China | $11.8M | 5.1% |
| United States | $6.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $2.2M | 1% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $783K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $637K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.82 per kg, 38% below the world average of $48.22, 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 machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported electrical machinery parts worth $12.5 million (100 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.3M | 90% |
| China | $400K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $342K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $238K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $139K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $32K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.2% |
| Guyana | $15K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electrical machinery parts imports (HS 8543.90): 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 8543.90: Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electrical machinery parts worth $231.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($146.2 million), followed by Vietnam (24%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.82 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $48.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $231.4 million in 2024, an increase of 713%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $76.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electrical machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, China and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $218.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery parts?
The HS code for electrical machinery parts is subheading 8543.90. 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 8543 page.
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