Manual bending and folding presses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual bending and folding presses by Saudi Arabia reached $23.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 105% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $23.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 940 t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual bending and folding presses from
Most of the value came from South Korea (28%), China (28%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.5M | 28% |
| China | $6.4M | 28% |
| United States | $2.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| France | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| Austria | $853K | 3.7% |
| India | $755K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $479K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $287K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $239K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, 78% above the world average of $3.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual bending and folding presses exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported manual bending and folding presses worth $695 thousand (205 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (25%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Turkey (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $171K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 17% |
| Turkey | $111K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $105K | 15% |
| Kenya | $82K | 12% |
| Uganda | $79K | 11% |
| Egypt | $15K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $11K | 1.6% |
| India | $6K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual bending and folding presses imports (HS 8462.29): 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 8462.29: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of manual bending and folding presses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual bending and folding presses worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual bending and folding presses to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (28%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual bending and folding presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $3.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual bending and folding presses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual bending and folding presses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $695 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual bending and folding presses?
The HS code for manual bending and folding presses is subheading 8462.29. 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 8462 page.
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