Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines by Saudi Arabia reached $47.7 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $47.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $45.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mineral pelletizing and shaping machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.3M | 66% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $908K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $620K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $545K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 31% below the world average of $8.95, 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.
Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $794 thousand of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines in 2024 (227 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $472K | 59% |
| Canada | $145K | 18% |
| Italy | $93K | 12% |
| Hungary | $22K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 1.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.8% |
| Yemen | $5K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports (HS 8474.80): 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 8474.80: Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 961% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $8.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $794 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Canada and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
The HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines is subheading 8474.80. 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 8474 page.
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