Lithium-ion batteries imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithium-ion batteries by Saudi Arabia reached $556.3 million in 2024 (33.1 thousand tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $556.3M | 33.1K t |
| 2023 | $309.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $226.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $75.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $48.3M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $47.3M | 612 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $533.6M | 96% |
| United States | $12.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| Finland | $962K | 0.2% |
| France | $869K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $677K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $668K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $626K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $417K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.78 per kg, 47% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (160 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (49%), Algeria (11%), Oman (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $556.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($533.6 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.78 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.3 million in 2017 to $556.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $175.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $554.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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