Memory chips imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.5 million of memory chips in 2024 (34 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 million.
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 | $3.5M | 34 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 3 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports memory chips from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (30%), Taiwan (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.0M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $567K | 16% |
| Turkey | $460K | 13% |
| China | $431K | 12% |
| United States | $198K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $124K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $89K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $86K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $86K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $102.11 per kg, 98% below the world average of $5,353.00, 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 memory chips imports (HS 8542.32): 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 8542.32: Electronic integrated circuits: memories.
Common questions
What is the value of memory chips imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported memory chips worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 198 countries worldwide. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply memory chips to Saudi Arabia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of memory chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $102.11 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $5,353.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of memory chips to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for memory chips?
The HS code for memory chips is subheading 8542.32. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
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