Radiation detection parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $69.5 million of radiation detection parts in 2024 (266 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $69.5M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 175 t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 299 t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $67.6M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $45.3M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 63 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports radiation detection parts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+841% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43.4M | 62% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 4% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.1M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 2% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $827K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $261.35 per kg, 26% below the world average of $355.38, 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.
Radiation detection parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported radiation detection parts worth $32.0 million (136 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Australia (12%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.4M | 39% |
| Australia | $3.7M | 12% |
| United States | $3.6M | 11% |
| Qatar | $3.2M | 10% |
| China | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Oman | $857K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $855K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $854K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $721K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia radiation detection parts imports (HS 9030.90): 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 9030.90: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of radiation detection parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported radiation detection parts worth $69.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply radiation detection parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by Germany (5%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 841% on the year.
What is the average import price of radiation detection parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $261.35 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $355.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radiation detection parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $69.5 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export radiation detection parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radiation detection parts?
The HS code for radiation detection parts is subheading 9030.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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