Fire trucks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fire trucks by Saudi Arabia reached $86.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 180 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $123.9 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 | $86.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $123.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $86.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fire trucks from
Most of the value came from Austria (36%), United States (20%), Brazil (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $31.3M | 36% |
| United States | $17.5M | 20% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 7.7% |
| Finland | $5.7M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 5.8% |
| India | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| Slovenia | $3.2M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 3% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.95 per kg, 31% above the world average of $23.68. 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.
Fire trucks exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fire trucks by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (72 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (46%), Austria (31%), Cameroon (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 47% |
| Austria | $992K | 31% |
| Cameroon | $421K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $251K | 7.9% |
| Oman | $34K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fire trucks imports (HS 8705.30): 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 8705.30: Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of fire trucks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fire trucks worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 180 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire trucks to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.95 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire trucks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2020 at $123.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fire trucks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Austria and Cameroon. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $83.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire trucks?
The HS code for fire trucks is subheading 8705.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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