Non-metal testing machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported non-metal testing machines worth $14.3 million (496 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $14.3M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 417 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 124 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports non-metal testing machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), United States (15%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 17% |
| United States | $2.1M | 15% |
| China | $2.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 14% |
| India | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $740K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $711K | 5% |
| Turkey | $481K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $478K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $366K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.75 per kg, 61% below the world average of $73.56, 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.
Non-metal testing machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $816 thousand of non-metal testing machines in 2024 (26 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (24%), Kuwait (23%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $194K | 24% |
| Kuwait | $189K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 15% |
| China | $87K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $48K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $44K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $31K | 3.8% |
| India | $18K | 2.3% |
| France | $16K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia non-metal testing machines imports (HS 9024.80): 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 9024.80: Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal testing machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported non-metal testing machines worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal testing machines to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.75 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $73.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal testing machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export non-metal testing machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $816 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal testing machines?
The HS code for non-metal testing machines is subheading 9024.80. 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 9024 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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