Graders and levellers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of graders and levellers by Saudi Arabia reached $59.0 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $59.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $59.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 268 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports graders and levellers from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (46%), China (38%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $27.2M | 46% |
| China | $22.4M | 38% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $736K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $724K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $280K | 0.5% |
| India | $266K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $221K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $192K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, close to the world average of $7.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Graders and levellers exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported graders and levellers worth $4.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported graders and levellers worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by China (38%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export graders and levellers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Mexico and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $55.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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 8429 page.
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