Semiconductor equipment parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.4 million of semiconductor equipment parts in 2024 (87 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.4M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 16 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semiconductor equipment parts from
Most of the value came from China (30%), United Kingdom (21%), Austria (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $921K | 21% |
| Austria | $367K | 8.4% |
| United States | $318K | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $244K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $207K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $142K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $128K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $100K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $96K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.47 per kg, 81% below the world average of $268.92, 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.
Semiconductor equipment parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $244 thousand of semiconductor equipment parts in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (46%), United Arab Emirates (40%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $111K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97K | 40% |
| France | $27K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia semiconductor equipment parts imports (HS 8486.90): 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 8486.90: Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor equipment parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semiconductor equipment parts worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor equipment parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.47 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $268.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor equipment parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export semiconductor equipment parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor equipment parts?
The HS code for semiconductor equipment parts is subheading 8486.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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