Gear cutting and grinding machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $2.0 million (428 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.0M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $799K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $143K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $120K | 4 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gear cutting and grinding machines from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (26%), Netherlands (23%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $534K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $470K | 23% |
| China | $434K | 21% |
| Italy | $142K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $93K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $89K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $53K | 2.6% |
| India | $45K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 82% below the world average of $25.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gear cutting and grinding machines imports (HS 8461.40): 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 8461.40: Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of gear cutting and grinding machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear cutting and grinding machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($534 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear cutting and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $25.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear cutting and grinding machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines?
The HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines is subheading 8461.40. 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 8461 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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