Metal treating and winding machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal treating and winding machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $14.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 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 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 603 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 532 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 648 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 322 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 753 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal treating and winding machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (46%), China (40%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.7M | 46% |
| China | $5.8M | 40% |
| Turkey | $592K | 4.1% |
| United States | $354K | 2.4% |
| India | $330K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $152K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $133K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $100K | 0.7% |
| France | $94K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, 35% below the world average of $18.40, 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.
Metal treating and winding machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $917 thousand of metal treating and winding machinery in 2024 (117 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $711K | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 10% |
| Turkey | $53K | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $51K | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal treating and winding machinery imports (HS 8479.81): 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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (40%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $18.40 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 treating and winding machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal treating and winding machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $917 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 page.
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