Hydraulic cylinders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic cylinders worth $81.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $81.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hydraulic cylinders from
Most of the value came from China (29%), United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+574% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.4M | 29% |
| United States | $15.0M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 9.6% |
| Bulgaria | $6.4M | 8% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.4M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 23% below the world average of $13.11, 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 cylinders exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of hydraulic cylinders by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (30%), Bulgaria (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $714K | 30% |
| Bulgaria | $313K | 13% |
| Germany | $304K | 13% |
| United States | $205K | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $166K | 7.1% |
| Qatar | $78K | 3.3% |
| China | $64K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $63K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $54K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $52K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hydraulic cylinders imports (HS 8412.21): 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 8412.21: Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cylinders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic cylinders worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cylinders to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 574% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $13.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cylinders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hydraulic cylinders?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $78.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cylinders?
The HS code for hydraulic cylinders is subheading 8412.21. 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 8412 page.
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