Navigation equipment parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported navigation equipment parts worth $30.4 million (42 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $64.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.4M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $39.1M | 42 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $52.3M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $64.0M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $56.2M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 17 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports navigation equipment parts from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (37%), United States (18%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 37% |
| United States | $5.6M | 18% |
| China | $3.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $910K | 3% |
| Sweden | $313K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $729.38 per kg, 43% above the world average of $511.01. 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.
Navigation equipment parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of navigation equipment parts by Saudi Arabia reached $637 thousand in 2024 (5 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (41%), Germany (36%), Italy (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $264K | 41% |
| Germany | $227K | 36% |
| Italy | $36K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 4.6% |
| France | $29K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.9% |
| China | $3K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia navigation equipment parts imports (HS 9014.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9014.90: Navigational instruments and appliances: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation equipment parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported navigation equipment parts worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation equipment parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by the United States (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $729.38 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $511.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of navigation equipment parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $64.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export navigation equipment parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $637 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation equipment parts?
The HS code for navigation equipment parts is subheading 9014.90. 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 9014 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World navigation equipment parts trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Saudi Arabia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.