Metal saw blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of metal saw blades in 2024 (402 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.8M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 102 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 314 t |
| 2020 | $806K | 115 t |
| 2019 | $497K | 68 t |
| 2018 | $498K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $590K | 90 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal saw blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 55% |
| Switzerland | $401K | 14% |
| South Korea | $258K | 9.1% |
| Poland | $206K | 7.3% |
| United States | $102K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $50K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $49K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 1.6% |
| India | $28K | 1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, 65% below the world average of $19.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal saw blades imports (HS 8202.91): 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 8202.91: Tools, hand: straight saw blades, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal saw blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal saw blades worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal saw blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (14%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $19.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal saw blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $590 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal saw blades?
The HS code for metal saw blades is subheading 8202.91. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8202 page.
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