Household tools imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of household tools by Saudi Arabia reached $20.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 81% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.2 million.
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 | $20.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 843 t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports household tools from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 93% |
| United States | $311K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $291K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $216K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $139K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $87K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.2% |
| France | $43K | 0.2% |
| India | $32K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.53 per kg, 101% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household tools exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of household tools by Saudi Arabia reached $242 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (30%), Jordan (19%), Japan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $72K | 30% |
| Jordan | $45K | 19% |
| Japan | $45K | 19% |
| India | $24K | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 7.5% |
| China | $6K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.9% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia household tools imports (HS 8205.51): 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 8205.51: Tools, hand: household tools.
Common questions
What is the value of household tools imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported household tools worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply household tools to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of household tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household tools to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2019 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export household tools?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Jordan and Japan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for household tools?
The HS code for household tools is subheading 8205.51. 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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