Hydraulic control systems imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic control systems by Saudi Arabia reached $26.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $26.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 824 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 87 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hydraulic control systems from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), China (23%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.5M | 24% |
| China | $6.1M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 9.2% |
| India | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $458K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $449K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.00 per kg, 78% below the world average of $54.94, 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.
Hydraulic control systems exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of hydraulic control systems by Saudi Arabia reached $961 thousand in 2024 (102 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $771K | 80% |
| Qatar | $57K | 5.9% |
| Finland | $44K | 4.6% |
| United States | $42K | 4.3% |
| Sudan | $28K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hydraulic control systems imports (HS 9032.81): 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 9032.81: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, hydraulic or pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic control systems imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic control systems worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic control systems to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic control systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.00 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $54.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic control systems to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hydraulic control systems?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $961 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Finland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic control systems?
The HS code for hydraulic control systems is subheading 9032.81. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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