Hand tools (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $40.0 million of hand tools (other) in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $40.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hand tools (other) from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United States (24%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 33% |
| United States | $9.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $686K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $671K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.88 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand tools (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of hand tools (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $998 thousand in 2024 (367 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (20%), United Kingdom (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $199K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $93K | 9.4% |
| Oman | $67K | 6.7% |
| China | $67K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $65K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $39K | 4% |
| Belgium | $32K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $24K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hand tools (other) worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.3 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $998 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $39.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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