Metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $26.5 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.0 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 | $26.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $997K | 232 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 656 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 282 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal presses (non-hydraulic) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), China (24%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.2M | 35% |
| China | $6.3M | 24% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 4% |
| Japan | $771K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $755K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $381K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $207K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.12 per kg, close to the world average of $9.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal presses (non-hydraulic) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of metal presses (non-hydraulic) by Saudi Arabia reached $422 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (46%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $195K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $117K | 28% |
| Qatar | $76K | 18% |
| Jordan | $19K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 2.1% |
| India | $5K | 1.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports (HS 8462.99): 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 8462.99: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of metal presses (non-hydraulic) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal presses (non-hydraulic) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by China (24%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 989% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal presses (non-hydraulic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.13 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 presses (non-hydraulic) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 604%. The peak was 2023 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
The HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic) is subheading 8462.99. 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 8462 page.
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