Fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $15.5 million of fruit and vegetable processing machinery in 2024 (684 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $15.5M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 204 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fruit and vegetable processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (32%), China (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 32% |
| China | $1.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Austria | $931K | 6% |
| United States | $768K | 5% |
| Slovakia | $720K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $411K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $266K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.61 per kg, close to the world average of $25.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports (HS 8438.60): 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 8438.60: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit and vegetable processing machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fruit and vegetable processing machinery worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit and vegetable processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.61 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $25.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery?
The HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery is subheading 8438.60. 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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