Engine electrical components exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $12.9 million of engine electrical components in 2024 (219 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 1155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 125% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $590K | 75 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 37 t |
| 2020 | $23K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $17K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $44K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports engine electrical components to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 89% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $65K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $62K | 0.5% |
| United States | $54K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $7K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.75 per kg, close to the world average of $49.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine electrical components imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of engine electrical components by Saudi Arabia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (281 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 50% |
| China | $499K | 11% |
| Germany | $441K | 9.2% |
| Japan | $272K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $240K | 5% |
| Canada | $216K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $96K | 2% |
| France | $76K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $76K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $67K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia engine electrical components exports (HS 8511.80): 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine electrical components exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported engine electrical components worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy engine electrical components from Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Spain (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of engine electrical components per kg?
The average declared export value was about $58.75 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $49.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of engine electrical components from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import engine electrical components?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, China and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80. 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 8511 page.
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