Mobile phones imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported mobile phones worth $3.70 billion (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.72 billion.
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 | $3.70B | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.72B | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.84B | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.29B | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.53B | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.22B | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.16B | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.33B | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mobile phones from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.21B | 60% |
| Vietnam | $1.15B | 31% |
| India | $324.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $3.7M | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 0% |
| Netherlands | $842K | 0% |
| Germany | $633K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $708.24 per kg, 121% above the world average of $321.06. 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.
Mobile phones exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of mobile phones by Saudi Arabia reached $6.33 billion in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 100% 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 | $6.31B | 100% |
| China | $11.3M | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 0% |
| Qatar | $1.2M | 0% |
| Iraq | $750K | 0% |
| Sudan | $746K | 0% |
| Suriname | $400K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $339K | 0% |
| United States | $290K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mobile phones worth $3.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.21 billion), followed by Vietnam (31%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $708.24 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.33 billion in 2017 to $3.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $4.72 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.72 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mobile phones?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.33 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $3.70 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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