Escalators and moving walkways imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $44.9 million of escalators and moving walkways in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value rose 62% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $44.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 4.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports escalators and moving walkways from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.6M | 55% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 14% |
| Slovakia | $5.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $986K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $933K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $334K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $305K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, 34% above the world average of $5.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 escalators and moving walkways imports (HS 8428.40): 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 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported escalators and moving walkways worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Slovakia (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2018 at $55.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8428 page.
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