High voltage cable imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage cable by Saudi Arabia reached $355.0 million in 2024 (45.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $355.0M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $207.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $67.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $111.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $63.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $98.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $175.3M | 25.3K t |
| 2017 | $181.7M | 28.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high voltage cable from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (16%), Oman (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $146.3M | 41% |
| India | $57.6M | 16% |
| Oman | $45.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $22.6M | 6.4% |
| United States | $14.7M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $13.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $12.1M | 3.4% |
| Norway | $11.0M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $4.4M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $144.7 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (25%), Iraq (22%), Kuwait (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high voltage cable worth $355.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($146.3 million), followed by India (16%) and Oman (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage cable to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181.7 million in 2017 to $355.0 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $157.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high voltage cable?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $144.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $210.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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