Metal casting machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $16.4 million of metal casting machines in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $16.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 213 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal casting machines from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.8M | 54% |
| China | $5.5M | 34% |
| India | $767K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $515K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $260K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $152K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $121K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $92K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $65K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 24% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
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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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal casting machines worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (34%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal casting machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 363%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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 8454 page.
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