Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $103.8 million of packing and wrapping machinery in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 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 | $103.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $66.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $60.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $68.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $89.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports packing and wrapping machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), Germany (13%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $37.5M | 36% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 13% |
| China | $12.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.47 per kg, close to the world average of $35.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packing and wrapping machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million of packing and wrapping machinery in 2024 (153 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (30%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $684K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $517K | 23% |
| Kenya | $312K | 14% |
| Yemen | $163K | 7.3% |
| Finland | $115K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $105K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $77K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $58K | 2.6% |
| Jordan | $57K | 2.5% |
| China | $53K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $103.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($37.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.47 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.0 million in 2017 to $103.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $74.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export packing and wrapping machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Kenya. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $101.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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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