Industrial diesel engines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial diesel engines by Saudi Arabia reached $154.3 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $154.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $125.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $95.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $69.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $57.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), China (15%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.8M | 26% |
| China | $23.4M | 15% |
| India | $19.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $15.5M | 10% |
| Sweden | $14.5M | 9.4% |
| Finland | $13.4M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.28 per kg, close to the world average of $13.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported industrial diesel engines worth $5.9 million (715 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 80% |
| Bahrain | $554K | 9.5% |
| Oman | $468K | 8% |
| Egypt | $74K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $28K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial diesel engines worth $154.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($40.8 million), followed by China (15%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.28 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $154.3 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $77.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $148.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
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