Scale weights and parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.8 million of scale weights and parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 562 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 839 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 281 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports scale weights and parts from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (11%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $931K | 8.6% |
| France | $797K | 7.4% |
| India | $752K | 6.9% |
| United States | $505K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $502K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $448K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $440K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, 74% below the world average of $20.05, 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.
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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 8423.90: Weighing machines: weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of scale weights and parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported scale weights and parts worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply scale weights and parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of scale weights and parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of scale weights and parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for scale weights and parts?
The HS code for scale weights and parts is subheading 8423.90. 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 8423 page.
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