Manual drilling machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported manual drilling machines worth $4.4 million (612 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 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 | $4.4M | 612 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 874 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 813 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 313 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 421 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 632 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 236 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 265 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual drilling machines from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), China (31%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 36% |
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| India | $279K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $215K | 4.9% |
| Romania | $184K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $127K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $117K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $112K | 2.6% |
| France | $54K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $52K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.15 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual drilling machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million of manual drilling machines in 2024 (802 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 72% |
| Iraq | $157K | 11% |
| United States | $123K | 8.6% |
| Oman | $54K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $45K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.3% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual drilling machines imports (HS 8459.29): 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 8459.29: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual drilling machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual drilling machines worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 612 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual drilling machines to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (31%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.15 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual drilling machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual drilling machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual drilling machines?
The HS code for manual drilling machines is subheading 8459.29. 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 8459 page.
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