Plastic molding machines (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.5 million of plastic molding machines (other types) in 2024 (815 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 48% more than in 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 | $12.5M | 815 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 912 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 883 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 443 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic molding machines (other types) from
The largest suppliers were United States (22%), Slovenia (19%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 22% |
| Slovenia | $2.4M | 19% |
| France | $1.9M | 15% |
| China | $1.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $867K | 6.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $800K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $624K | 5% |
| Turkey | $608K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $533K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $220K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.37 per kg, close to the world average of $13.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8477.59: Machinery: for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machines (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic molding machines (other types) worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 815 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Slovenia (19%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.37 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $13.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machines (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machines (other types)?
The HS code for plastic molding machines (other types) is subheading 8477.59. 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 8477 page.
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