Socket wrenches imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of socket wrenches by Saudi Arabia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 849 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 833 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 765 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 651 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 414 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports socket wrenches from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Taiwan (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 18% |
| United States | $959K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $578K | 8% |
| Germany | $326K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $274K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $167K | 2.3% |
| India | $140K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $130K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $87K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.86 per kg, 22% below the world average of $8.85, 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.
Socket wrenches exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported socket wrenches worth $587 thousand (13 tonnes). China alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $403K | 69% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $50K | 8.5% |
| Qatar | $17K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $9K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.8% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia socket wrenches imports (HS 8204.20): 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 8204.20: Tools, hand: interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of socket wrenches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported socket wrenches worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply socket wrenches to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of socket wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.86 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $8.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of socket wrenches to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export socket wrenches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $587 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Kingdom and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for socket wrenches?
The HS code for socket wrenches is subheading 8204.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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