Large dry transformers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large dry transformers by Saudi Arabia reached $59.2 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 167% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $59.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 951 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports large dry transformers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.91 per kg, 21% above the world average of $8.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large dry transformers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million of large dry transformers in 2024 (503 tonnes). Most of it went to Suriname (37%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported large dry transformers worth $59.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 167% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Japan (10%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.91 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $59.2 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export large dry transformers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Suriname, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $56.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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