Semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.6 million of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment in 2024 (204 tonnes). That is 1337% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $5.6M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $389K | 3 t |
| 2022 | $245K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $660K | 17 t |
| 2020 | $993K | 58 t |
| 2019 | $61K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $299K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $270K | 2 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semiconductor assembly and masking equipment from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.5M | 62% |
| United States | $613K | 11% |
| Canada | $537K | 9.6% |
| France | $480K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $282K | 5% |
| Italy | $105K | 1.9% |
| China | $35K | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $24K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.38 per kg, 82% below the world average of $149.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imports (HS 8486.40): 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 8486.40: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semiconductor assembly and masking equipment worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply semiconductor assembly and masking equipment to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.38 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $149.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor assembly and masking equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor assembly and masking equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor assembly and masking equipment is subheading 8486.40. 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 8486 page.
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