Lift and escalator parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $138.3 million of lift and escalator parts in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% 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 | $138.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $119.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $122.3M | 28.8K t |
| 2021 | $98.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $103.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $74.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $83.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2017 | $86.2M | 21.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lift and escalator parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (44%), China (24%), Slovakia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $61.2M | 44% |
| China | $33.3M | 24% |
| Slovakia | $13.1M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 6% |
| India | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lift and escalator parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of lift and escalator parts by Saudi Arabia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (347 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lift and escalator parts worth $138.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($61.2 million), followed by China (24%) and Slovakia (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.2 million in 2017 to $138.3 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $103.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lift and escalator parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $136.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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