Oil transformers medium imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported oil transformers medium worth $83.1 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 248% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $83.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 803 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 943 t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports oil transformers medium from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+819% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.5M | 64% |
| South Korea | $14.7M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 5% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 3% |
| India | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Oman | $678K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $446K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil transformers medium exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported oil transformers medium worth $55.9 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Iraq alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $39.6M | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 6.8% |
| Jordan | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Sudan | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Qatar | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Yemen | $1.1M | 2% |
| United States | $634K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $440K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $316K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia oil transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported oil transformers medium worth $83.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 248% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $83.1 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export oil transformers medium?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $55.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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