Liquid filtration machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $143.3 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $143.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $123.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $140.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $79.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $92.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $101.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $104.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $65.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports liquid filtration machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), United States (15%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $29.0M | 20% |
| United States | $22.0M | 15% |
| China | $13.3M | 9.3% |
| India | $12.3M | 8.6% |
| France | $8.9M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $7.5M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.25 per kg, close to the world average of $24.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid filtration machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of liquid filtration machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (43%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $453K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $263K | 9% |
| Qatar | $222K | 7.6% |
| United States | $221K | 7.5% |
| Algeria | $69K | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $57K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $143.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $24.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.8 million in 2017 to $143.3 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $106.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $140.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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