Industrial X-ray equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $74.3 million (969 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $74.3M | 969 t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 449 t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 422 t |
| 2020 | $77.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $47.3M | 432 t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 345 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial x-ray equipment from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.4M | 23% |
| United States | $14.6M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $14.5M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $9.7M | 13% |
| China | $7.5M | 10% |
| France | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| India | $815K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $680K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $547K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.68 per kg, close to the world average of $93.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial X-ray equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported industrial x-ray equipment worth $463 thousand (1 tonnes). Iraq alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $275K | 59% |
| Germany | $61K | 13% |
| United States | $51K | 11% |
| Austria | $26K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial x-ray equipment imports (HS 9022.19): 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 9022.19: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial x-ray equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $74.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 969 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial x-ray equipment to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the United Kingdom (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial x-ray equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76.68 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $93.54 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 x-ray equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $74.3 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2020 at $77.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial x-ray equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Germany and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $73.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial x-ray equipment?
The HS code for industrial x-ray equipment is subheading 9022.19. 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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