Plasma arc cutting machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasma arc cutting machines by Saudi Arabia reached $6.6 million in 2024 (357 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 million.
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 | $6.6M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 276 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $876K | 70 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 115 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plasma arc cutting machines from
Most of the value came from Canada (30%), China (15%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.0M | 31% |
| China | $1.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $699K | 11% |
| Italy | $676K | 10% |
| India | $550K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $515K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 6.3% |
| United States | $316K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $208K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.42 per kg, 22% below the world average of $23.56, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plasma arc cutting machines imports (HS 8456.40): 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 8456.40: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by plasma arc processes:.
Common questions
What is the value of plasma arc cutting machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plasma arc cutting machines worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasma arc cutting machines to Saudi Arabia?
Canada was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasma arc cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.42 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $23.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasma arc cutting machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasma arc cutting machines?
The HS code for plasma arc cutting machines is subheading 8456.40. 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 8456 page.
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