Glass working machine parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported glass working machine parts worth $15.6 million (261 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.8 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 | $15.6M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 565 t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 52 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glass working machine parts from
Sweden alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $7.9M | 51% |
| China | $1.9M | 12% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $963K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $571K | 3.7% |
| Finland | $518K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $420K | 2.7% |
| India | $244K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.01 per kg, 50% below the world average of $120.70, 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.
Glass working machine parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported glass working machine parts worth $2.0 million (3 tonnes). Germany alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 97% |
| Sweden | $38K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia glass working machine parts imports (HS 8475.90): 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 8475.90: Machines: parts, of those for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes and manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glass working machine parts worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass working machine parts to Saudi Arabia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass working machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.01 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $120.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass working machine parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 386%. The peak was 2021 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export glass working machine parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Sweden and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine parts?
The HS code for glass working machine parts is subheading 8475.90. 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 8475 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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