Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $12.7 million in 2024 (64 tonnes). That is 246% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $12.7M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 26 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from
United Kingdom alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 51% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 16% |
| France | $1.7M | 14% |
| Austria | $824K | 6.5% |
| United States | $619K | 4.9% |
| China | $570K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $380K | 3% |
| Spain | $80K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $197.43 per kg, 41% below the world average of $333.19, 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 device manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.20): 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 8486.20: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Japan (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $197.43 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $333.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.20. 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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