Plug-in hybrid petrol cars imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $83.3 million of plug-in hybrid petrol cars in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 311% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $83.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 208 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 827 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 384 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plug-in hybrid petrol cars from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Italy (24%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.7M | 32% |
| Italy | $19.9M | 24% |
| China | $17.7M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 10% |
| Belgium | $835K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $571K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $343K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $284K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $135K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.42 per kg, 126% above the world average of $20.96. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plug-in hybrid petrol cars exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $431 thousand of plug-in hybrid petrol cars in 2024 (10 tonnes). Switzerland alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $284K | 66% |
| Tunisia | $87K | 20% |
| China | $43K | 9.9% |
| New Zealand | $18K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plug-in hybrid petrol cars imports (HS 8703.60): 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 8703.60: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of plug-in hybrid petrol cars imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plug-in hybrid petrol cars worth $83.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 311% on 2023.
Which countries supply plug-in hybrid petrol cars to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Italy (24%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of plug-in hybrid petrol cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.42 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $20.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plug-in hybrid petrol cars to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $83.3 million in 2024, an increase of 783%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Tunisia and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $82.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plug-in hybrid petrol cars?
The HS code for plug-in hybrid petrol cars is subheading 8703.60. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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