Flight combat simulators imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported flight combat simulators worth $2.2 million (3 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.4 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 | $2.2M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $837K | 13 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $189K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $23K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 5 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports flight combat simulators from
Switzerland alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 69% |
| United States | $684K | 30% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $724.97 per kg, 58% above the world average of $458.13. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia flight combat simulators imports (HS 8805.21): 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 8805.21: Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of flight combat simulators imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported flight combat simulators worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply flight combat simulators to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of flight combat simulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $724.97 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $458.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flight combat simulators to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flight combat simulators?
The HS code for flight combat simulators is subheading 8805.21. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
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