Other welding machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $23.2 million of other welding machines in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% 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 | $23.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 708 t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 644 t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 589 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 473 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other welding machines from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (15%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+675% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 29% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 15% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.9M | 8% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $974K | 4.2% |
| United States | $968K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $625K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.60 per kg, 44% below the world average of $35.31, 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.
Other welding machines exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported other welding machines worth $1.7 million (43 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 86% |
| China | $131K | 7.6% |
| United States | $27K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.9% |
| India | $11K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia other welding machines imports (HS 8515.80): 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 8515.80: Welding machines and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of other welding machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other welding machines worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply other welding machines to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 675% on the year.
What is the average import price of other welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.60 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $35.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other welding machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export other welding machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other welding machines?
The HS code for other welding machines is subheading 8515.80. 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 8515 page.
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