Metal cutting blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.7 million of metal cutting blades in 2024 (577 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $5.7M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 69 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal cutting blades from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Germany (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 38% |
| Germany | $905K | 16% |
| United States | $454K | 8% |
| Japan | $332K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $326K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $238K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $191K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $137K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, 77% below the world average of $42.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal cutting blades imports (HS 8208.10): 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 8208.10: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working.
Common questions
What is the value of metal cutting blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal cutting blades worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 577 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal cutting blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $42.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal cutting blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal cutting blades?
The HS code for metal cutting blades is subheading 8208.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
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