Industrial gas turbines (large) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial gas turbines (large) by Saudi Arabia reached $79.8 million in 2024 (850 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $79.8M | 850 t |
| 2023 | $60.3M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $89.4M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $33.0M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $39.9M | 276 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial gas turbines (large) from
The largest suppliers were United States (29%), Germany (28%), Italy (26%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $22.0M | 28% |
| Italy | $20.4M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 0.4% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $93.87 per kg, close to the world average of $91.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial gas turbines (large) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported industrial gas turbines (large) worth $13.4 million (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (33%), United States (30%), United Kingdom (27%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.4M | 33% |
| United States | $4.0M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 10% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial gas turbines (large) imports (HS 8411.82): 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 8411.82: Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial gas turbines (large) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial gas turbines (large) worth $79.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 850 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial gas turbines (large) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Italy (26%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial gas turbines (large) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $93.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $91.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial gas turbines (large) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.9 million in 2017 to $79.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2021 at $89.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial gas turbines (large)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial gas turbines (large)?
The HS code for industrial gas turbines (large) is subheading 8411.82. 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 8411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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