Semi-trailer tractors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $671.5 million of semi-trailer tractors in 2024 (81.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $846.3 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 | $671.5M | 81.7K t |
| 2023 | $846.3M | 95.3K t |
| 2022 | $514.0M | 65.0K t |
| 2021 | $277.1M | 59.0K t |
| 2020 | $365.3M | 94.6K t |
| 2019 | $318.6M | 65.2K t |
| 2018 | $276.5M | 39.2K t |
| 2017 | $251.1M | 44.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semi-trailer tractors from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Germany (30%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $230.7M | 34% |
| Germany | $204.3M | 30% |
| Sweden | $71.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $48.5M | 7.2% |
| France | $27.0M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $10.7M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $9.9M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $8.4M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.22 per kg, close to the world average of $7.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of semi-trailer tractors in 2024 (328 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (44%), Egypt (39%), Jordan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semi-trailer tractors worth $671.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($230.7 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.1 million in 2017 to $671.5 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2023 at $846.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $440.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Egypt and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $669.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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