Ignition magnetos and flywheels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition magnetos and flywheels by Saudi Arabia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (471 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 190 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 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 | $6.3M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 541 t |
| 2020 | $626K | 45 t |
| 2019 | $194K | 18 t |
| 2018 | $215K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $173K | 26 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ignition magnetos and flywheels from
Most of the value came from Japan (41%), Taiwan (13%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+404% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.6M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $817K | 13% |
| Thailand | $596K | 9.4% |
| Malaysia | $577K | 9.1% |
| China | $418K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $409K | 6.5% |
| United States | $381K | 6% |
| Poland | $191K | 3% |
| Mexico | $110K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.45 per kg, close to the world average of $13.91.
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 magnetos and flywheels imports (HS 8511.20): 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 8511.20: Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition magnetos and flywheels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ignition magnetos and flywheels worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 190 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition magnetos and flywheels to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Taiwan (13%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition magnetos and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.91 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 magnetos and flywheels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels?
The HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels is subheading 8511.20. 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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