Semiconductor parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.6 million of semiconductor parts in 2024 (499 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $7.6M | 499 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 898 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 134 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semiconductor parts from
Most of the value came from China (36%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+649% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 36% |
| United States | $1.2M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $651K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $449K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $422K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $354K | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $350K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $245K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $159K | 2.1% |
| India | $156K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.18 per kg, close to the world average of $15.79.
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 parts imports (HS 8541.90): 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 8541.90: Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semiconductor parts worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 378%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor parts?
The HS code for semiconductor parts is subheading 8541.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8541 page.
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