Portable computers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $1.63 billion of portable computers in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $1.63B | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $924.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.34B | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.29B | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $907.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $815.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $279.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports portable computers from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.41B | 87% |
| Vietnam | $93.6M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $55.4M | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $24.6M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $15.7M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 0.3% |
| United States | $5.1M | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $284.89 per kg, close to the world average of $279.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable computers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of portable computers by Saudi Arabia reached $85.8 million in 2024 (641 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $80.7M | 94% |
| China | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $937K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $303K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $291K | 0.3% |
| United States | $279K | 0.3% |
| France | $105K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $68K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $62K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported portable computers worth $1.63 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.41 billion), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $284.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $279.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $279.8 million in 2017 to $1.63 billion in 2024, an increase of 481%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.09 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export portable computers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $85.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.54 billion a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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