Ski lifts and aerial cable systems imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported ski lifts and aerial cable systems worth $13.7 million (684 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 1304% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $13.7M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $977K | 80 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $237K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $237K | 17 t |
| 2017 | $194K | 12 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ski lifts and aerial cable systems from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.0M | 73% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Slovakia | $715K | 5.2% |
| Hungary | $689K | 5% |
| Austria | $348K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $207K | 1.5% |
| China | $158K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.05 per kg, 27% above the world average of $15.73. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ski lifts and aerial cable systems imports (HS 8428.60): 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 8428.60: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars.
Common questions
What is the value of ski lifts and aerial cable systems imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ski lifts and aerial cable systems worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 143 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply ski lifts and aerial cable systems to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Slovakia (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of ski lifts and aerial cable systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.05 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $15.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ski lifts and aerial cable systems to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $194 thousand in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems?
The HS code for ski lifts and aerial cable systems is subheading 8428.60. 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 8428 page.
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