Signalling apparatus parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $38.1 million of signalling apparatus parts in 2024 (596 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% 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 | $38.1M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $36.0M | 326 t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 414 t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 431 t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 517 t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 470 t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 446 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports signalling apparatus parts from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), Mexico (23%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.1M | 35% |
| Mexico | $8.6M | 23% |
| China | $4.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $954K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $895K | 2.4% |
| India | $540K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $449K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.89 per kg, close to the world average of $54.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Signalling apparatus parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported signalling apparatus parts worth $637 thousand (6 tonnes). United States alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $448K | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 5.5% |
| France | $23K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $18K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 1.1% |
| Maldives | $6K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia signalling apparatus parts imports (HS 8531.90): 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 8531.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531.
Common questions
What is the value of signalling apparatus parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported signalling apparatus parts worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply signalling apparatus parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Mexico (23%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of signalling apparatus parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.89 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $54.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of signalling apparatus parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export signalling apparatus parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $637 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for signalling apparatus parts?
The HS code for signalling apparatus parts is subheading 8531.90. 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 8531 page.
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