Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $501.1 million (137.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $769.7 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 | $501.1M | 137.4K t |
| 2023 | $769.7M | 163.5K t |
| 2022 | $555.7M | 144.2K t |
| 2021 | $189.0M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $116.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $112.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $48.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 8.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $342.6M | 68% |
| South Korea | $70.9M | 14% |
| India | $30.8M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $16.3M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $15.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 0.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 0.5% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 27% below the world average of $4.97, 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.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of excavators with rotating superstructure by Saudi Arabia reached $38.8 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $24.0M | 62% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 14% |
| Guinea | $4.0M | 10% |
| Liberia | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Oman | $1.2M | 3% |
| Nigeria | $843K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $721K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $360K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $274K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $501.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($342.6 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $501.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $769.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $291.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $38.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Guinea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $462.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
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