Industrial specialty vacuums imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial specialty vacuums by Saudi Arabia reached $43.8 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 29% on 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 | $43.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial specialty vacuums from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.0M | 59% |
| Thailand | $7.9M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $807K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $570K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $450K | 1% |
| Romania | $384K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $360K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 43% below the world average of $10.94, 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 specialty vacuums exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported industrial specialty vacuums worth $856 thousand (74 tonnes). Jordan alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $583K | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $247K | 29% |
| Italy | $15K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial specialty vacuums imports (HS 8508.19): 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 8508.19: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial specialty vacuums imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial specialty vacuums worth $43.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial specialty vacuums to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial specialty vacuums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $10.94 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 specialty vacuums to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $43.8 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial specialty vacuums?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $856 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial specialty vacuums?
The HS code for industrial specialty vacuums is subheading 8508.19. 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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