Millstones and grindstones imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of millstones and grindstones by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (411 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $2.5M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 63 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $887K | 385 t |
| 2020 | $738K | 171 t |
| 2019 | $598K | 139 t |
| 2018 | $902K | 232 t |
| 2017 | $255K | 70 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports millstones and grindstones from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Netherlands (11%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $647K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $273K | 11% |
| India | $192K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $191K | 7.7% |
| Morocco | $187K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $113K | 4.5% |
| United States | $109K | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $99K | 4% |
| Germany | $95K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $82K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.03 per kg, 27% above the world average of $4.75. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia millstones and grindstones imports (HS 6804.10): 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 6804.10: Millstones and grindstones: for milling, grinding or pulping.
Common questions
What is the value of millstones and grindstones imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported millstones and grindstones worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 190 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply millstones and grindstones to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($647 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 966% on the year.
What is the average import price of millstones and grindstones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.03 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of millstones and grindstones to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $255 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 874%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for millstones and grindstones?
The HS code for millstones and grindstones is subheading 6804.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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