Punching and notching presses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported punching and notching presses worth $5.4 million (872 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.4M | 872 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 621 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 576 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 519 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 121 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports punching and notching presses from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Canada (12%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 46% |
| Canada | $646K | 12% |
| Turkey | $635K | 12% |
| Japan | $360K | 6.7% |
| United States | $246K | 4.6% |
| India | $200K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $185K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $179K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $172K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $167K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 51% above the world average of $4.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia punching and notching presses imports (HS 8462.49): 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 8462.49: Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of punching and notching presses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported punching and notching presses worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 872 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply punching and notching presses to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of punching and notching presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $4.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of punching and notching presses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for punching and notching presses?
The HS code for punching and notching presses is subheading 8462.49. 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 8462 page.
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