Radio navigation equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radio navigation equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $40.4 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $90.5 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 | $40.4M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $81.9M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $28.4M | 119 t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $63.7M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $80.0M | 255 t |
| 2018 | $72.3M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $90.5M | 94 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (20%), France (20%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.2M | 20% |
| France | $8.0M | 20% |
| China | $6.6M | 16% |
| United States | $5.9M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Norway | $971K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $882K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $291.83 per kg, 54% above the world average of $188.92. 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.
Radio navigation equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported radio navigation equipment worth $943 thousand (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (29%), United Arab Emirates (26%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $278K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $249K | 26% |
| United States | $169K | 18% |
| France | $84K | 8.9% |
| Romania | $41K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $32K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $28K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported radio navigation equipment worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by France (20%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $291.83 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.5 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $90.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export radio navigation equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $39.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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