Motor vehicle lights imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported motor vehicle lights worth $122.5 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $122.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $123.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $116.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $89.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $126.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $131.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $87.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $79.3M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports motor vehicle lights from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.1M | 51% |
| Taiwan | $25.0M | 20% |
| Japan | $9.7M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 4.9% |
| United States | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.16 per kg, 65% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of motor vehicle lights by Saudi Arabia reached $466 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (27%), Kuwait (24%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 27% |
| Kuwait | $114K | 24% |
| South Korea | $76K | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 13% |
| Australia | $35K | 7.5% |
| Austria | $17K | 3.6% |
| United States | $9K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.6% |
| Sudan | $5K | 1% |
| Qatar | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported motor vehicle lights worth $122.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($62.1 million), followed by Taiwan (20%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.16 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.3 million in 2017 to $122.5 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $131.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $466 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $122.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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