Metal melting furnaces imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $38.8 million of metal melting furnaces in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 178 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $38.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 842 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 601 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal melting furnaces from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (38%), China (22%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $14.8M | 38% |
| China | $8.7M | 22% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 8.6% |
| India | $3.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $559K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $546K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $539K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.67 per kg, close to the world average of $9.34.
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 metal melting furnaces imports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal melting furnaces worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 178 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal melting furnaces to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by China (22%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.67 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.34 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 melting furnaces to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 808%. The peak was 2023 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. 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 8417 page.
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