Planing machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.3 million of planing machines in 2024 (414 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.3M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $901K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 75 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports planing machines from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (33%), China (28%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.7M | 33% |
| China | $1.5M | 28% |
| Mexico | $627K | 12% |
| India | $332K | 6.3% |
| United States | $313K | 6% |
| Italy | $274K | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $131K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $80K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 0.9% |
| France | $46K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.70 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Planing machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $321 thousand of planing machines in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (32%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Bahrain (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $101K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 28% |
| Bahrain | $68K | 21% |
| Italy | $23K | 7.2% |
| Qatar | $21K | 6.4% |
| Romania | $12K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia planing machines imports (HS 8461.90): 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 8461.90: Machine-tools: planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461: working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments..
Common questions
What is the value of planing machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported planing machines worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply planing machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (28%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of planing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $14.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of planing machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export planing machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $321 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for planing machines?
The HS code for planing machines is subheading 8461.90. 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 8461 page.
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