Projectors (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of projectors (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $6.6 million in 2024 (164 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $6.6M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 301 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 258 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 36 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports projectors (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $112K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $111K | 1.7% |
| France | $95K | 1.4% |
| United States | $78K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $69K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $49K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.93 per kg, 56% below the world average of $90.27, 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.
Projectors (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported projectors (other) worth $691 thousand (20 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $509K | 74% |
| Malta | $79K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $36K | 5.2% |
| France | $28K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 8528.69: Projectors: n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour.
Common questions
What is the value of projectors (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported projectors (other) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply projectors (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of projectors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.93 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $90.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of projectors (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export projectors (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $691 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Malta and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for projectors (other)?
The HS code for projectors (other) is subheading 8528.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8528 page.
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