Floating structures (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported floating structures (other) worth $32.3 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 69% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.8 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 | $32.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 4.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports floating structures (other) from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $803K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $404K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $400K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $281K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $254K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 62% below the world average of $7.70, 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.
Floating structures (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of floating structures (other) in 2024 (918 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 94% |
| Qatar | $62K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 1.2% |
| Jordan | $13K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia floating structures (other) imports (HS 8907.90): 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 8907.90: Floating structures: tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons.
Common questions
What is the value of floating structures (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported floating structures (other) worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating structures (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating structures (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating structures (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export floating structures (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating structures (other)?
The HS code for floating structures (other) is subheading 8907.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8907 page.
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