Portal and jib cranes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portal and jib cranes by Saudi Arabia reached $21.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.0 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 | $21.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $80.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $970K | 223 t |
| 2019 | $555K | 89 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 296 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports portal and jib cranes from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.6M | 92% |
| China | $454K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $445K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $271K | 1.3% |
| United States | $226K | 1.1% |
| India | $87K | 0.4% |
| France | $58K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $25K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, close to the world average of $6.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portal and jib cranes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $582 thousand of portal and jib cranes in 2024 (105 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $418K | 72% |
| Qatar | $92K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 6.4% |
| India | $34K | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia portal and jib cranes imports (HS 8426.30): 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 8426.30: Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of portal and jib cranes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported portal and jib cranes worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 160 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply portal and jib cranes to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by China (2%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of portal and jib cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $6.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portal and jib cranes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $80.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export portal and jib cranes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $582 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portal and jib cranes?
The HS code for portal and jib cranes is subheading 8426.30. 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 8426 page.
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