Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $423.5 million (74.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $423.5M | 74.8K t |
| 2023 | $470.0M | 54.4K t |
| 2022 | $242.4M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $137.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $171.6M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $154.6M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $89.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $100.9M | 16.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $216.6M | 51% |
| Germany | $99.3M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $22.5M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $9.7M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $8.3M | 2% |
| Thailand | $7.7M | 1.8% |
| France | $7.2M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 1.7% |
| United States | $6.7M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Saudi Arabia reached $26.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+887% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $423.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($216.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.9 million in 2017 to $423.5 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. The peak was 2023 at $470.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $223.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $26.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $397.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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