Pulp making machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.2 million of pulp making machinery in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 143 countries for imports of this product. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $13.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 235 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $983K | 275 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $848K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 80 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pulp making machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 70% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| India | $246K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $153K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $146K | 1.1% |
| United States | $120K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $109K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $101K | 0.8% |
| France | $90K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.49 per kg, 62% below the world average of $16.99, 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.
Pulp making machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported pulp making machinery worth $672 thousand (74 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pulp making machinery imports (HS 8439.10): 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 8439.10: Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of pulp making machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pulp making machinery worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 143 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulp making machinery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulp making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $16.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulp making machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 439%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pulp making machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulp making machinery?
The HS code for pulp making machinery is subheading 8439.10. 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 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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