Motor and engine parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor and engine parts by Saudi Arabia reached $239.8 million in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $239.8M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $136.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $149.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $113.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $122.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports motor and engine parts from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United States (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.5M | 35% |
| United States | $43.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $37.0M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.6M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $6.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, close to the world average of $11.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor and engine parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $17.6 million of motor and engine parts in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.3M | 64% |
| United States | $1.9M | 11% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $866K | 4.9% |
| Kuwait | $450K | 2.6% |
| Guyana | $241K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $190K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $175K | 1% |
| Australia | $129K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $105K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia motor and engine parts imports (HS 8412.90): 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 8412.90: Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412.
Common questions
What is the value of motor and engine parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported motor and engine parts worth $239.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor and engine parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($84.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor and engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor and engine parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.7 million in 2017 to $239.8 million in 2024, an increase of 734%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $110.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export motor and engine parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $17.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $222.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor and engine parts?
The HS code for motor and engine parts is subheading 8412.90. 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 8412 page.
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