High power DC motors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high power dc motors worth $12.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is 189% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 342 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 522 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 222 t |
| 2018 | $786K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $945K | 85 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high power dc motors from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.0M | 65% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $486K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $483K | 3.9% |
| United States | $302K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $273K | 2.2% |
| India | $233K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, 37% below the world average of $11.57, 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.
High power DC motors exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.9 million of high power dc motors in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Palestine accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $2.2M | 78% |
| Bahrain | $330K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $98K | 3.4% |
| Sudan | $33K | 1.2% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high power dc motors imports (HS 8501.34): 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 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high power dc motors worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 178 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 189% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power dc motors to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $11.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power dc motors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $945 thousand in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high power dc motors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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