Ship propellers and blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.0 million of ship propellers and blades in 2024 (132 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.0M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $656K | 44 t |
| 2021 | $806K | 106 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $588K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 169 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ship propellers and blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+939% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 66% |
| Italy | $630K | 16% |
| Germany | $241K | 6.1% |
| United States | $152K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $107K | 2.7% |
| India | $59K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $27K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.94 per kg, 80% above the world average of $16.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ship propellers and blades imports (HS 8487.10): 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 8487.10: Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of ship propellers and blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ship propellers and blades worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship propellers and blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship propellers and blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.94 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $16.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ship propellers and blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
The HS code for ship propellers and blades is subheading 8487.10. 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 8487 page.
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