Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $4.53 billion (249.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $4.53B | 249.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.56B | 280.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.08B | 268.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.27B | 208.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.51B | 389.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.04B | 430.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.98B | 312.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.28B | 370.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (22%), Japan (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $984.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $844.2M | 19% |
| China | $552.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $514.8M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $326.0M | 7.2% |
| United States | $308.6M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $209.0M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $180.8M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $163.3M | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $100.9M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.15 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $78.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $60.2M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.8M | 11% |
| France | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $871K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $860K | 1.1% |
| Iraq | $543K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $509K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $504K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $499K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $491K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $4.53 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($984.6 million), followed by Japan (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.15 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $15.63 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 1500-3000cc to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.28 billion in 2017 to $4.53 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $5.04 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.28 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $78.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.45 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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