Electron microscopes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electron microscopes by Saudi Arabia reached $7.8 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). That is 230% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.5 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 | $7.8M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 15 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 18 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electron microscopes from
Czech Republic alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $4.5M | 57% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 15% |
| United States | $631K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $588K | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $331K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $217K | 2.8% |
| China | $142K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $140K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $184.89 per kg, 35% below the world average of $282.89, 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 electron microscopes imports (HS 9012.10): 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 9012.10: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of electron microscopes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electron microscopes worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply electron microscopes to Saudi Arabia?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Japan (15%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of electron microscopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $184.89 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $282.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electron microscopes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electron microscopes?
The HS code for electron microscopes is subheading 9012.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9012 page.
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