Magnetic tape media imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnetic tape media by Saudi Arabia reached $11.1 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.5 million.
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 | $11.1M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 30 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports magnetic tape media from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (23%), Japan (21%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 23% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 21% |
| China | $2.2M | 20% |
| United States | $1.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $607K | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $334K | 3% |
| South Korea | $200K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $173K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $159K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $100K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $111.16 per kg, 21% below the world average of $140.18, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported magnetic tape media worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (21%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $111.16 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $140.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2023 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. 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 8523 page.
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