Rotary piston engines (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $24.2 million of rotary piston engines (other) in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.7 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 | $24.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 796 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 62 t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 3.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rotary piston engines (other) from
Most of the value came from Finland (29%), China (22%), Japan (22%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $6.9M | 29% |
| China | $5.3M | 22% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 22% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $811K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $793K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $508K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $497K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $365K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $350K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 84% below the world average of $9.13, 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.
Rotary piston engines (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rotary piston engines (other) worth $766 thousand (577 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $457K | 60% |
| Oman | $135K | 18% |
| Qatar | $80K | 10% |
| Egypt | $21K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $14K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $13K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 1.6% |
| United States | $11K | 1.5% |
| China | $11K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rotary piston engines (other) imports (HS 8407.90): 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 8407.90: Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary piston engines (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rotary piston engines (other) worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary piston engines (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Japan (22%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary piston engines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $9.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rotary piston engines (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rotary piston engines (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $766 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary piston engines (other)?
The HS code for rotary piston engines (other) is subheading 8407.90. 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 8407 page.
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