Precision cutting machines (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.3 million of precision cutting machines (other) in 2024 (198 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 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 | $2.3M | 198 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $442K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $600K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 236 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports precision cutting machines (other) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (21%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $791K | 34% |
| Italy | $481K | 21% |
| India | $342K | 15% |
| Germany | $168K | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $165K | 7.2% |
| United States | $139K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $46K | 2% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.68 per kg, 41% below the world average of $19.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 8456.90: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456.
Common questions
What is the value of precision cutting machines (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported precision cutting machines (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply precision cutting machines (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($791 thousand), followed by Italy (21%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of precision cutting machines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.68 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $19.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precision cutting machines (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for precision cutting machines (other)?
The HS code for precision cutting machines (other) is subheading 8456.90. 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 8456 page.
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