🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of knitting machine: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported knitting machine worth $6.9 million (795 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knitting machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 795 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 273 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 988 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 140 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knitting machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+991% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 70% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $683K | 9.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $342K | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $276K | 4% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $267K | 3.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $139K | 2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $125K | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $119K | 1.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $55K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $41K | 0.6% |
Types of knitting machine under HS 8447
| 8447.90 | Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting | 82% |
| 8447.20 | Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines | 11% |
| 8447.12 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm | 6.9% |
| 8447.11 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price of knitting machine
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, 33% below the world average of $12.99, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Knitting machine trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knitting machine worth $6.9 million in 2024 (795 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import knitting machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (70%), United States (10%), Japan (5%).
What is the average import price of knitting machine in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $12.99 per kg.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
Knitting machine falls under HS heading 8447 (Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, brai). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knitting machine with Saudi Arabia?
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