Packaging machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaging machinery parts by Saudi Arabia reached $96.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $96.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $88.6M | 853 t |
| 2022 | $87.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $86.2M | 982 t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 501 t |
| 2018 | $64.2M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $69.8M | 811 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports packaging machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), United States (19%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $23.2M | 24% |
| United States | $18.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 18% |
| China | $6.2M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 3% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.48 per kg, 37% above the world average of $41.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaging machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million of packaging machinery parts in 2024 (26 tonnes). Most of it went to Austria (32%), Denmark (20%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $350K | 32% |
| Denmark | $215K | 20% |
| Italy | $119K | 11% |
| Sweden | $92K | 8.4% |
| Ireland | $65K | 6% |
| South Africa | $61K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $43K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $23K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $21K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported packaging machinery parts worth $96.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.48 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $41.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.8 million in 2017 to $96.5 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $75.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export packaging machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Denmark and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $95.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. 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 8422 page.
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