Manual wheelchairs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported manual wheelchairs worth $22.7 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% 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 | $22.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 566 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual wheelchairs from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 80% |
| France | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| India | $748K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $707K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $480K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $292K | 1.3% |
| United States | $279K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $228K | 1% |
| Thailand | $182K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.11, 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 manual wheelchairs imports (HS 8713.10): 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 8713.10: Carriages for disabled persons: not mechanically propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual wheelchairs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual wheelchairs worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual wheelchairs to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by France (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual wheelchairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.11 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 wheelchairs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual wheelchairs?
The HS code for manual wheelchairs is subheading 8713.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8713 page.
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