Manual hoists and pulley blocks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual hoists and pulley blocks by Saudi Arabia reached $15.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $15.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 631 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 789 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 923 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 638 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual hoists and pulley blocks from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), France (19%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 27% |
| France | $2.9M | 19% |
| United States | $2.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $891K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $830K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $712K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $707K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $631K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $538K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $458K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 41% above the world average of $5.63. 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 hoists and pulley blocks exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $1.8 million (128 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $919K | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $347K | 20% |
| Oman | $264K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $65K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $31K | 1.7% |
| India | $27K | 1.5% |
| China | $19K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.19): 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 8425.19: Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of manual hoists and pulley blocks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual hoists and pulley blocks to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by France (19%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $5.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual hoists and pulley blocks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.19. 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 8425 page.
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