Printing machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.1 million of printing machinery parts in 2024 (257 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $9.1M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 140 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 246 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 209 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 237 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), United States (25%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 33% |
| United States | $2.2M | 25% |
| China | $1.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $629K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $333K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $231K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $187K | 2.1% |
| India | $181K | 2% |
| Austria | $176K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $168K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.52 per kg, close to the world average of $38.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported printing machinery parts worth $217 thousand (29 tonnes). Most of it went to Hungary (25%), Malta (17%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $54K | 25% |
| Malta | $37K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 10% |
| Germany | $13K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $11K | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $5K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printing machinery parts worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (25%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.52 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $38.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printing machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Malta and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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