Passenger ships and ferries imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported passenger ships and ferries worth $45.2 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% 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 | $45.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $275K | 19 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports passenger ships and ferries from
Most of the value came from Singapore (25%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $11.1M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 12% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $541K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $516K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, 59% below the world average of $16.18, 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.
Passenger ships and ferries exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported passenger ships and ferries worth $4.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.7M | 75% |
| Germany | $560K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $471K | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $119K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $75K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia passenger ships and ferries imports (HS 8901.10): 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 8901.10: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger ships and ferries imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported passenger ships and ferries worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger ships and ferries to Saudi Arabia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of passenger ships and ferries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $16.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of passenger ships and ferries to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $275 thousand in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export passenger ships and ferries?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger ships and ferries?
The HS code for passenger ships and ferries is subheading 8901.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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