Natural stone grinding wheels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural stone grinding wheels by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 246% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $931K | 682 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $268K | 535 t |
| 2019 | $408K | 475 t |
| 2018 | $393K | 906 t |
| 2017 | $257K | 226 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports natural stone grinding wheels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 52% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 35% |
| South Korea | $119K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $101K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $59K | 1.8% |
| United States | $29K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $25K | 0.8% |
| India | $22K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 65% below the world average of $3.25, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia natural stone grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.23): 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 6804.23: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of natural stone grinding wheels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported natural stone grinding wheels worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural stone grinding wheels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (34%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural stone grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $3.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural stone grinding wheels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural stone grinding wheels?
The HS code for natural stone grinding wheels is subheading 6804.23. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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