Manual winches and capstans imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $23.9 million of manual winches and capstans in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 869 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 786 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 523 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual winches and capstans from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (27%), United States (18%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 27% |
| United States | $4.4M | 18% |
| France | $3.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.6% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $912K | 3.8% |
| India | $570K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $467K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.28 per kg, 21% above the world average of $11.01. 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 winches and capstans exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million of manual winches and capstans in 2024 (548 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 62% |
| Brazil | $598K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $42K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $5K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.39): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8425.39: Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of manual winches and capstans imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual winches and capstans worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual winches and capstans to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.28 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $11.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual winches and capstans to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual winches and capstans?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual winches and capstans?
The HS code for manual winches and capstans is subheading 8425.39. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World manual winches and capstans trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.