Electromagnets and holding devices imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.3 million of electromagnets and holding devices in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $13.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 330 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 197 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electromagnets and holding devices from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), United States (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 22% |
| United States | $2.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Austria | $874K | 6.6% |
| India | $666K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $638K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $424K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $210K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.93 per kg, 55% below the world average of $20.03, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electromagnets and holding devices imports (HS 8505.90): 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 8505.90: Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnets and holding devices imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnets and holding devices to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnets and holding devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.93 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $20.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electromagnets and holding devices to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2023 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnets and holding devices?
The HS code for electromagnets and holding devices is subheading 8505.90. 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 8505 page.
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