Sound amplifier sets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sound amplifier sets by Saudi Arabia reached $7.4 million in 2024 (116 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $7.4M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 65 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sound amplifier sets from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (14%), France (14%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 15% |
| France | $1.0M | 14% |
| China | $982K | 13% |
| Italy | $924K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $622K | 8.4% |
| United States | $572K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $449K | 6.1% |
| Canada | $350K | 4.7% |
| India | $343K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.36 per kg, 103% above the world average of $31.26. 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.
Sound amplifier sets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sound amplifier sets by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Most of it went to China (49%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $569K | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $287K | 25% |
| Germany | $114K | 9.7% |
| France | $66K | 5.7% |
| United States | $55K | 4.7% |
| Yemen | $32K | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sound amplifier sets imports (HS 8518.50): 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound.
Common questions
What is the value of sound amplifier sets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sound amplifier sets worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply sound amplifier sets to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.36 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $31.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sound amplifier sets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sound amplifier sets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50. 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 8518 page.
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