General cargo trailers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general cargo trailers by Saudi Arabia reached $152.1 million in 2024 (37.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 124% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $152.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2023 | $67.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $48.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $59.9M | 27.3K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 11.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports general cargo trailers from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (39%), China (36%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $59.0M | 39% |
| China | $55.3M | 36% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General cargo trailers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $7.6 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (24%), Qatar (21%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 24% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 21% |
| United States | $1.1M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $906K | 12% |
| Sudan | $742K | 9.8% |
| Oman | $507K | 6.7% |
| Iraq | $402K | 5.3% |
| India | $188K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $122K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $75K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported general cargo trailers worth $152.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($59.0 million), followed by China (36%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $152.1 million in 2024, an increase of 559%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $63.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Qatar and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $144.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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