Radar apparatus imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radar apparatus by Saudi Arabia reached $198.8 million in 2024 (228 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 175% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $437.1 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 | $198.8M | 228 t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $117.7M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $85.1M | 227 t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $427.0M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $304.9M | 262 t |
| 2017 | $437.1M | 166 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports radar apparatus from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99.9M | 50% |
| Germany | $33.2M | 17% |
| France | $13.6M | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $12.8M | 6.5% |
| India | $8.9M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $8.7M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $872.11 per kg, 801% above the world average of $96.79. 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.
Radar apparatus exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported radar apparatus worth $11.2 million (14 tonnes). Turkey alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.1M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $750K | 6.7% |
| United States | $339K | 3% |
| Italy | $223K | 2% |
| Canada | $207K | 1.8% |
| France | $62K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia radar apparatus imports (HS 8526.10): 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 8526.10: Radar apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar apparatus imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported radar apparatus worth $198.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 175% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar apparatus to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($99.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $872.11 per kg in 2024, 801% above the world average of $96.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar apparatus to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437.1 million in 2017 to $198.8 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $437.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $208.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export radar apparatus?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $187.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar apparatus?
The HS code for radar apparatus is subheading 8526.10. 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 8526 page.
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