Specialized service vehicles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized service vehicles by Saudi Arabia reached $196.8 million in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $269.5 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 | $196.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $269.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $144.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $186.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $141.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $126.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $151.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.3M | 4.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports specialized service vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Germany (17%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $85.7M | 44% |
| Germany | $33.2M | 17% |
| United States | $29.3M | 15% |
| South Korea | $14.1M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| France | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| North Macedonia | $1.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.82 per kg, 20% below the world average of $11.05, 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.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported specialized service vehicles worth $11.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (38%), Qatar (17%), Libya (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.4M | 38% |
| Qatar | $2.0M | 18% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 12% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $429K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $380K | 3.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $237K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $155K | 1.4% |
| Oman | $113K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported specialized service vehicles worth $196.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($85.7 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.82 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.3 million in 2017 to $196.8 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2023 at $269.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Qatar and Libya. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $185.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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