Safety and relief valves imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety and relief valves by Saudi Arabia reached $253.1 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $253.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $185.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $149.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $159.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $103.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $76.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $73.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), France (21%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68.6M | 27% |
| France | $53.5M | 21% |
| China | $39.7M | 16% |
| Singapore | $19.0M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $18.4M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $4.3M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.82 per kg, close to the world average of $42.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety and relief valves exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of safety and relief valves by Saudi Arabia reached $27.6 million in 2024 (987 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (30%), Oman (26%), Bahrain (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.4M | 30% |
| Oman | $7.1M | 26% |
| Bahrain | $6.2M | 23% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| China | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $945K | 3.4% |
| United States | $290K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $257K | 0.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $142K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $104K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported safety and relief valves worth $253.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 221 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($68.6 million), followed by France (21%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $42.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.5 million in 2017 to $253.1 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $136.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $27.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $225.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
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