Spades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.8 million of spades in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.7 million.
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 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 837 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 801 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 56% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 33% |
| United States | $83K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $77K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $32K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spades imports (HS 8201.10): 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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spades worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Brazil (33%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. 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 8201 page.
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