Sawing and cutting-off machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $12.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 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 | $12.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 964 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 765 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 761 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 779 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 294 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 414 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawing and cutting-off machines from
Most of the value came from South Korea (30%), China (25%), Italy (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.7M | 30% |
| China | $3.1M | 25% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 22% |
| United States | $821K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $797K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $586K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $157K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $139K | 1.1% |
| India | $139K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $42K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.07 per kg, close to the world average of $10.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sawing and cutting-off machines imports (HS 8461.50): 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 8461.50: Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of sawing and cutting-off machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawing and cutting-off machines to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Italy (22%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawing and cutting-off machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawing and cutting-off machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines?
The HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines is subheading 8461.50. 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 8461 page.
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