MRI machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mri machines by Saudi Arabia reached $32.2 million in 2024 (402 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.2 million.
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 | $32.2M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 257 t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 284 t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 360 t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 542 t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 167 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mri machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), United States (30%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.8M | 40% |
| United States | $9.7M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 8.4% |
| China | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| France | $236K | 0.7% |
| India | $188K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $167K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.11 per kg, close to the world average of $75.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
MRI machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of mri machines by Saudi Arabia reached $300 thousand in 2024 (55 tonnes). Germany alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $204K | 68% |
| France | $44K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 3.5% |
| Niger | $10K | 3.3% |
| India | $10K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mri machines worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by the United States (30%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.11 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $75.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mri machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2018 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mri machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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