Hydraulic metal presses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic metal presses worth $20.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 55% more than in 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 | $20.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 668 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hydraulic metal presses from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.0M | 54% |
| China | $3.8M | 19% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $978K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $667K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $252K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $192K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $160K | 0.8% |
| India | $105K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.73 per kg, 72% above the world average of $5.65. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hydraulic metal presses imports (HS 8462.91): 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 8462.91: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic metal presses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hydraulic metal presses worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic metal presses to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (19%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic metal presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.73 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic metal presses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic metal presses?
The HS code for hydraulic metal presses is subheading 8462.91. 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 8462 page.
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