Sorting and screening machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorting and screening machines by Saudi Arabia reached $44.4 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $44.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sorting and screening machines from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), China (18%), Sweden (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.2M | 30% |
| China | $8.0M | 18% |
| Sweden | $4.3M | 9.6% |
| United States | $4.1M | 9.2% |
| India | $3.5M | 8% |
| Bulgaria | $3.3M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $697K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.83 per kg, close to the world average of $7.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sorting and screening machines exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sorting and screening machines worth $2.2 million (227 tonnes). Singapore alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.2M | 55% |
| Canada | $813K | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $25K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $10K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sorting and screening machines worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sorting and screening machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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