Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $60.4 million of food and beverage processing machinery (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $60.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $36.5M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 805 t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 980 t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), United Kingdom (12%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.8M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 12% |
| India | $6.4M | 11% |
| France | $4.3M | 7.1% |
| China | $4.0M | 6.6% |
| United States | $3.3M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.55 per kg, 35% above the world average of $30.02. 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.
Food and beverage processing machinery (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $313 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $184K | 59% |
| Kenya | $82K | 26% |
| Austria | $22K | 6.9% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $6K | 1.9% |
| Iraq | $4K | 1.2% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.55 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Austria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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