Specialized machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery parts by Saudi Arabia reached $304.3 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $304.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $274.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $202.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $130.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $164.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $156.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $145.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $112.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Singapore (20%), United States (19%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $60.1M | 20% |
| United States | $59.1M | 19% |
| China | $27.1M | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.6M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $18.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $12.0M | 3.9% |
| India | $10.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $7.8M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.81 per kg, 41% above the world average of $25.44. 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $9.9 million of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (339 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported specialized machinery parts worth $304.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($60.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.81 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $25.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.7 million in 2017 to $304.3 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $186.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $294.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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