Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.97 billion of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (610.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $6.97B | 610.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.39B | 517.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.92B | 434.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.34B | 296.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 141.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 124.3K t |
| 2018 | $866.0M | 86.8K t |
| 2017 | $760.6M | 85.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
Most of the value came from Japan (27%), China (20%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.88B | 27% |
| China | $1.37B | 20% |
| India | $1.09B | 16% |
| Thailand | $924.4M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $434.8M | 6.2% |
| United States | $264.5M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $183.5M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $166.5M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $134.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $121.8M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.41 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1000-1500cc exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $217.3 million of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $110.0M | 51% |
| Qatar | $63.6M | 29% |
| Egypt | $11.4M | 5.2% |
| Algeria | $10.3M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Yemen | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Cameroon | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $6.97 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 610.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 222 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.88 billion), followed by China (20%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $12.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $760.6 million in 2017 to $6.97 billion in 2024, an increase of 816%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.22 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $217.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.75 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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