Offshore drilling platforms imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $328.4 million of offshore drilling platforms in 2024 (38.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 292% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $729.7 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 | $328.4M | 38.0K t |
| 2023 | $83.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $145.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $679.7M | 63.9K t |
| 2020 | $247.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2019 | $729.7M | 41.0K t |
| 2018 | $521.1M | 47.6K t |
| 2017 | $45.2M | 12.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports offshore drilling platforms from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $213.9M | 65% |
| Indonesia | $102.4M | 31% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| United States | $383K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $230K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 0% |
| Thailand | $45K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Offshore drilling platforms exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported offshore drilling platforms worth $1.16 billion (32.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 55 countries for exports of this product. Bahrain alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $669.0M | 58% |
| United Arab Emirates | $272.3M | 23% |
| China | $120.0M | 10% |
| Nigeria | $100.3M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $112K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia offshore drilling platforms imports (HS 8905.20): 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 8905.20: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of offshore drilling platforms imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported offshore drilling platforms worth $328.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 97 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 292% on 2023.
Which countries supply offshore drilling platforms to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($213.9 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of offshore drilling platforms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of offshore drilling platforms to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.2 million in 2017 to $328.4 million in 2024, an increase of 627%. The peak was 2019 at $729.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $347.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export offshore drilling platforms?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.16 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and China. That compares with imports of $328.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for offshore drilling platforms?
The HS code for offshore drilling platforms is subheading 8905.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 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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