Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $82.9 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $131.3 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 | $82.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $118.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $131.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $59.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports self-propelled boring and sinking machinery from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Italy (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.7M | 31% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $9.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 8% |
| Finland | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $4.3M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $2.4M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.65 per kg, close to the world average of $11.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $14.1 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 57% |
| Oman | $2.7M | 19% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Qatar | $870K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $500K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $168K | 1.2% |
| Sudan | $163K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $79K | 0.6% |
| India | $54K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports (HS 8430.41): 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 8430.41: Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.65 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $11.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. The peak was 2022 at $131.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Thailand. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $68.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery is subheading 8430.41. 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.
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