Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $230.9 million (111.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $230.9M | 111.3K t |
| 2023 | $213.7M | 78.7K t |
| 2022 | $263.9M | 117.8K t |
| 2021 | $203.9M | 99.0K t |
| 2020 | $192.5M | 88.3K t |
| 2019 | $224.0M | 99.3K t |
| 2018 | $199.0M | 79.4K t |
| 2017 | $191.9M | 81.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lead-acid starter batteries from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Malaysia (22%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.91, 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.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported lead-acid starter batteries worth $33.8 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (42%), United States (37%), Sudan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.1M | 42% |
| United States | $12.3M | 37% |
| Sudan | $2.2M | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Bahrain | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $180K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $116K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $104K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $78K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $230.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($60.2 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $191.9 million in 2017 to $230.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $263.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $215.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $33.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $197.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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