Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers by Saudi Arabia reached $38.0 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 160 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $38.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 273 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $20.2M | 53% |
| China | $9.6M | 25% |
| United States | $2.8M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 4% |
| Belgium | $895K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $550K | 1.5% |
| France | $280K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $79K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $70K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.47 per kg, close to the world average of $10.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers by Saudi Arabia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (477 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 82% |
| Oman | $855K | 17% |
| Morocco | $74K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $18K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports (HS 8426.12): 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 8426.12: Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 160 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $10.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Morocco. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
The HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers is subheading 8426.12. 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 8426 page.
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