Metal forming machines (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal forming machines (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (261 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.5 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 | $5.9M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 469 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 234 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal forming machines (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Italy (15%), Turkey (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+724% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954K | 16% |
| Italy | $887K | 15% |
| Turkey | $742K | 13% |
| Belgium | $694K | 12% |
| United States | $682K | 12% |
| Germany | $587K | 10% |
| India | $345K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $239K | 4.1% |
| France | $210K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $184K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.58 per kg, 21% above the world average of $18.63. 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 8463.90: Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463.
Common questions
What is the value of metal forming machines (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal forming machines (other types) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal forming machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by Italy (15%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal forming machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.58 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $18.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal forming machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal forming machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal forming machines (other types) is subheading 8463.90. 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 8463 page.
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