Self-propelled earth handling machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $22.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $22.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 599 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 852 t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 902 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 414 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports self-propelled earth handling machinery from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 69% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 10% |
| India | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $543K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $288K | 1.3% |
| United States | $267K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $238K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $152K | 0.7% |
| France | $100K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.73, 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.
Self-propelled earth handling machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $2.7 million (129 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (48%), United Arab Emirates (45%), Jordan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 45% |
| Jordan | $200K | 7.4% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia self-propelled earth handling machinery imports (HS 8430.50): 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 8430.50: Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled earth handling machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled earth handling machinery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled earth handling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 464%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export self-propelled earth handling machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery is subheading 8430.50. 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 8430 page.
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