Receiver and amplifier tubes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.4 million of receiver and amplifier tubes in 2024 (228 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | 229 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $185K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $29K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $42K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $28K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $539K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports receiver and amplifier tubes from
United States alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.7M | 68% |
| Poland | $386K | 7.2% |
| China | $382K | 7.1% |
| Philippines | $256K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $120K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $96K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 1.3% |
| India | $65K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $65K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.55 per kg, 86% below the world average of $166.80, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia receiver and amplifier tubes imports (HS 8540.81): 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 8540.81: Valves and tubes: receiver or amplifier.
Common questions
What is the value of receiver and amplifier tubes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported receiver and amplifier tubes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 127 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply receiver and amplifier tubes to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Poland (7%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of receiver and amplifier tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.55 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $166.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of receiver and amplifier tubes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $539 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 898%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for receiver and amplifier tubes?
The HS code for receiver and amplifier tubes is subheading 8540.81. 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 8540 page.
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