Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) by Saudi Arabia reached $15.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.5 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 | $15.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 749 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 265 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.0M | 52% |
| China | $3.9M | 26% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 9.7% |
| Kuwait | $749K | 4.9% |
| United States | $396K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $297K | 1.9% |
| India | $249K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $199K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $65K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, 38% below the world average of $13.17, 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.
Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $1.0 million (415 tonnes). Bahrain alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $608K | 58% |
| Indonesia | $320K | 31% |
| Sudan | $52K | 5% |
| Egypt | $29K | 2.8% |
| Libya | $21K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.39): 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 8430.39: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (25%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $13.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. The peak was 2021 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Indonesia and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.39. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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