Gas liquefaction equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas liquefaction equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $52.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $91.4 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 | $52.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 999 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 450 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 327 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 225 t |
| 2017 | $91.4M | 10.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gas liquefaction equipment from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Malaysia (14%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $25.4M | 49% |
| Malaysia | $7.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 10% |
| United States | $4.6M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 7.2% |
| China | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $862K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $300K | 0.6% |
| France | $159K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.52 per kg, 45% above the world average of $18.34. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gas liquefaction equipment imports (HS 8419.60): 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of gas liquefaction equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gas liquefaction equipment worth $52.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 189 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas liquefaction equipment to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.52 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas liquefaction equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.4 million in 2017 to $52.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $91.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60. 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 8419 page.
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