Precision measuring instruments imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $199.0 million of precision measuring instruments in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $199.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $140.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $94.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $83.5M | 995 t |
| 2020 | $140.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $131.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $142.9M | 892 t |
| 2017 | $116.3M | 546 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports precision measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (22%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 22% |
| United States | $29.0M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $25.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $22.4M | 11% |
| France | $13.6M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.58 per kg, 78% below the world average of $71.97, 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.
Precision measuring instruments exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported precision measuring instruments worth $12.6 million (264 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), United Kingdom (21%), Germany (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 19% |
| United States | $469K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $283K | 2.2% |
| Oman | $270K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $212K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $200K | 1.6% |
| India | $174K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $165K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia precision measuring instruments imports (HS 9031.80): 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 9031.80: Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90.
Common questions
What is the value of precision measuring instruments imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported precision measuring instruments worth $199.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply precision measuring instruments to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of precision measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.58 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $71.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of precision measuring instruments to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.3 million in 2017 to $199.0 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $131.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export precision measuring instruments?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $186.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for precision measuring instruments?
The HS code for precision measuring instruments is subheading 9031.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9031 page.
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