Manual horizontal lathes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual horizontal lathes by Saudi Arabia reached $9.4 million in 2024 (718 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 132% on 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 | $9.4M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 394 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 438 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 420 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 511 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual horizontal lathes from
The largest suppliers were France (29%), China (13%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 29% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $987K | 11% |
| United States | $641K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $617K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $477K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $357K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $312K | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $206K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.03 per kg, 113% above the world average of $6.12. 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 horizontal lathes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of manual horizontal lathes by Saudi Arabia reached $274 thousand in 2024 (60 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $171K | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 31% |
| France | $16K | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.19): 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 8458.19: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual horizontal lathes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual horizontal lathes worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual horizontal lathes to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (13%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.03 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $6.12 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 horizontal lathes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual horizontal lathes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual horizontal lathes?
The HS code for manual horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.19. 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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