Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.2 million of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 474 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 890 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 694 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Greece (9%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 45% |
| Greece | $537K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $409K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $347K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $344K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $303K | 4.9% |
| India | $259K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $247K | 4% |
| South Korea | $160K | 2.6% |
| United States | $155K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Greece (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89. 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 8423 page.
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