Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $107.7 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $107.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $109.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $97.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $85.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $93.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $91.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $76.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports oil and fuel engine filters from
The largest suppliers were China (17%), Japan (16%), Thailand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 17% |
| Japan | $17.3M | 16% |
| Thailand | $12.2M | 11% |
| United States | $9.3M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 7% |
| Mexico | $6.3M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 5.1% |
| India | $5.2M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.55 per kg, 29% below the world average of $14.77, 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $2.0 million (213 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 54% |
| Kuwait | $223K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $174K | 8.9% |
| Russia | $95K | 4.9% |
| United States | $87K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $65K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $64K | 3.3% |
| India | $32K | 1.6% |
| Oman | $28K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $17K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $107.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by Japan (16%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $107.7 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. The peak was 2023 at $109.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $105.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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