Recording electrical meters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported recording electrical meters worth $40.2 million (314 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $40.2M | 314 t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 364 t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 236 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports recording electrical meters from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (28%), United States (22%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 28% |
| United States | $9.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 13% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| China | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.94 per kg, close to the world average of $107.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Recording electrical meters exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million of recording electrical meters in 2024 (47 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (34%), Bahrain (15%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $776K | 34% |
| Bahrain | $343K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $256K | 11% |
| Turkey | $236K | 10% |
| Singapore | $217K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $166K | 7.2% |
| United States | $88K | 3.8% |
| China | $64K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $21K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia recording electrical meters imports (HS 9030.39): 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 9030.39: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters).
Common questions
What is the value of recording electrical meters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported recording electrical meters worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 314 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply recording electrical meters to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of recording electrical meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.94 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $107.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of recording electrical meters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export recording electrical meters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for recording electrical meters?
The HS code for recording electrical meters is subheading 9030.39. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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