Food processing machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery parts by Saudi Arabia reached $60.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $60.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 757 t |
| 2022 | $41.2M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 629 t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 688 t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 752 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports food processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (26%), Italy (16%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.8M | 26% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 16% |
| United States | $7.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.88 per kg, 48% above the world average of $26.28. 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 processing machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported food processing machinery parts worth $1.4 million (420 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $720K | 53% |
| France | $253K | 19% |
| South Africa | $182K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $57K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $27K | 2% |
| Denmark | $14K | 1% |
| Iraq | $10K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported food processing machinery parts worth $60.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by Italy (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.88 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $26.28 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 processing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $60.1 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, France and South Africa. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $58.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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.
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