Outboard marine motors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.1 million of outboard marine motors in 2024 (254 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 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 | $6.1M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 298 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 320 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 161 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports outboard marine motors from
Japan alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.8M | 62% |
| United States | $1.3M | 21% |
| China | $432K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $247K | 4.1% |
| Bahrain | $166K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $14K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.95 per kg, 27% below the world average of $32.62, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported outboard marine motors worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (21%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.95 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $32.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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 8407 page.
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