Petrol cars <1000cc imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $4.98 billion (428.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% 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 | $4.98B | 428.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.27B | 421.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.54B | 353.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.71B | 316.8K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $90.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $104.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports petrol cars <1000cc from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Japan (15%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.16B | 43% |
| Japan | $752.6M | 15% |
| United States | $398.8M | 8% |
| Slovakia | $258.5M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $209.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $200.4M | 4% |
| Thailand | $173.8M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $126.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $107.6M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $72.4M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 per kg, close to the world average of $12.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported petrol cars <1000cc worth $585.7 million (47.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (35%), Qatar (20%), Egypt (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $202.8M | 35% |
| Qatar | $114.5M | 20% |
| Egypt | $109.2M | 19% |
| Iraq | $33.2M | 5.7% |
| Sudan | $28.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28.1M | 4.8% |
| Oman | $18.0M | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $8.1M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 1% |
| China | $5.3M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $4.98 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 218 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.16 billion), followed by Japan (15%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.61 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $4.98 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.22 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $585.7 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 $4.39 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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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