Metal finishing machines (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.0 million of metal finishing machines (other types) in 2024 (387 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $3.0M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 191 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 538 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 359 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 122 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal finishing machines (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), South Korea (15%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 35% |
| South Korea | $445K | 15% |
| France | $365K | 12% |
| United States | $147K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $140K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $134K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $123K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 3.5% |
| India | $90K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, 32% below the world average of $11.51, 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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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 8460.90: Machine-tools: for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460.
Common questions
What is the value of metal finishing machines (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal finishing machines (other types) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal finishing machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal finishing machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal finishing machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal finishing machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal finishing machines (other types) is subheading 8460.90. 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 8460 page.
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