Metal press and forming machine parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal press and forming machine parts by Saudi Arabia reached $37.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 665 t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 742 t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 738 t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 890 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal press and forming machine parts from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Italy (16%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 20% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 16% |
| United States | $5.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.6% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $875K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $857K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $816K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.46 per kg, 40% above the world average of $18.96. 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.
Metal press and forming machine parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $537 thousand of metal press and forming machine parts in 2024 (93 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (35%), Bahrain (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+829% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $186K | 35% |
| Bahrain | $85K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 15% |
| China | $37K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $37K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $27K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $19K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $12K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press and forming machine parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Italy (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.46 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $18.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press and forming machine parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal press and forming machine parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. 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 8466 page.
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