Industrial radiation equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial radiation equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (30 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.7 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 | $6.0M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 41 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial radiation equipment from
United States alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 50% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $456K | 7.5% |
| China | $359K | 6% |
| Malaysia | $234K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $170K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $60K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $204.18 per kg, 26% below the world average of $274.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial radiation equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of industrial radiation equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $839 thousand in 2024 (36 tonnes). Yemen alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
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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 9022.29: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses).
Common questions
What is the value of industrial radiation equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial radiation equipment worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial radiation equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial radiation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $204.18 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $274.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial radiation equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial radiation equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $839 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Singapore and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial radiation equipment?
The HS code for industrial radiation equipment is subheading 9022.29. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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