Ignition coils and distributors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition coils and distributors by Saudi Arabia reached $8.1 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.9 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 | $8.1M | 280 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 235 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 134 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 84 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ignition coils and distributors from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.8M | 72% |
| China | $489K | 6% |
| Mexico | $222K | 2.8% |
| United States | $221K | 2.7% |
| India | $216K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $166K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $156K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $149K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $120K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $101K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.94 per kg, close to the world average of $25.76.
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 ignition coils and distributors imports (HS 8511.30): 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 8511.30: Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition coils and distributors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ignition coils and distributors worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 280 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition coils and distributors to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (6%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition coils and distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.94 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $25.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition coils and distributors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition coils and distributors?
The HS code for ignition coils and distributors is subheading 8511.30. 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 8511 page.
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