Electromagnetic clutches and brakes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electromagnetic clutches and brakes by Saudi Arabia reached $5.4 million in 2024 (267 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.4M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 171 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 67 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electromagnetic clutches and brakes from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), China (14%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 28% |
| China | $773K | 14% |
| United States | $635K | 12% |
| Turkey | $551K | 10% |
| Japan | $313K | 5.8% |
| France | $297K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $121K | 2.2% |
| North Macedonia | $107K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.34 per kg, close to the world average of $21.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electromagnetic clutches and brakes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported electromagnetic clutches and brakes worth $401 thousand (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ecuador accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $237K | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 12% |
| Germany | $16K | 4% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electromagnetic clutches and brakes imports (HS 8505.20): 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 8505.20: Magnets: electro-magnetic couplings, clutches and brakes.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnetic clutches and brakes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electromagnetic clutches and brakes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnetic clutches and brakes to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnetic clutches and brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.34 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $21.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electromagnetic clutches and brakes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ecuador, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnetic clutches and brakes?
The HS code for electromagnetic clutches and brakes is subheading 8505.20. 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 8505 page.
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