Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (299 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 208% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $3.3M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 252 t |
| 2021 | $77K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $92K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $99K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $895K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $450K | 43 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports power looms (shuttle, wide-width) from
Most of the value came from Austria (43%), Germany (37%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.4M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 37% |
| China | $266K | 8.1% |
| United States | $188K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $96K | 2.9% |
| India | $86K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 87% above the world average of $5.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imports (HS 8446.21): 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 8446.21: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms.
Common questions
What is the value of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported power looms (shuttle, wide-width) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 110 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries supply power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (37%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power looms (shuttle, wide-width) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $450 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 629%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $981 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width)?
The HS code for power looms (shuttle, wide-width) is subheading 8446.21. 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 8446 page.
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