Pipe cutters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe cutters by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (405 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.8M | 405 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 472 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $902K | 53 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pipe cutters from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United States (19%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $794K | 28% |
| United States | $525K | 19% |
| Spain | $334K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $315K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $176K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $133K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $98K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $95K | 3.4% |
| India | $71K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $58K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 48% below the world average of $13.36, 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 cutters exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of pipe cutters by Saudi Arabia reached $304 thousand in 2024 (86 tonnes). Sudan alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $191K | 63% |
| Qatar | $70K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pipe cutters imports (HS 8203.40): 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 8203.40: Tools, hand: pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe cutters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pipe cutters worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 405 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe cutters to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($794 thousand), followed by the United States (19%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe cutters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $13.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pipe cutters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $902 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pipe cutters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe cutters?
The HS code for pipe cutters is subheading 8203.40. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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