Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $1.86 billion of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (103.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 226 countries. Value rose 52% on 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 | $1.86B | 103.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.23B | 51.1K t |
| 2022 | $968.2M | 65.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 65.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 70.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.08B | 65.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.17B | 74.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 73.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pipe and boiler control valves from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), China (15%), Romania (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $615.2M | 33% |
| China | $276.3M | 15% |
| Romania | $163.8M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $126.4M | 6.8% |
| India | $117.4M | 6.3% |
| United States | $108.6M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $95.6M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $70.4M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $65.8M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.4M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.92 per kg, 21% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of pipe and boiler control valves by Saudi Arabia reached $43.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (24%), Bahrain (17%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $1.86 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 226 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($615.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Romania (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.92 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.86 billion in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.19 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $43.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.81 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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