Spark plugs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spark plugs by Saudi Arabia reached $33.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $33.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 626 t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 81 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spark plugs from
Most of the value came from Japan (36%), United States (19%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $12.1M | 37% |
| United States | $6.4M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $2.9M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $802K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $764K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $756K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $405K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.68 per kg, 53% below the world average of $43.58, 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.
Spark plugs exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $309 thousand of spark plugs in 2024 (9 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (43%), Kuwait (33%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $133K | 43% |
| Kuwait | $102K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 22% |
| Ireland | $4K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spark plugs worth $33.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.68 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $33.2 million in 2024, an increase of 726%. The peak was 2022 at $40.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export spark plugs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
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