Spirit levels and transit levels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.3 million of spirit levels and transit levels in 2024 (197 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $5.3M | 197 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 94 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $768K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $347K | 3 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spirit levels and transit levels from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (14%), Switzerland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.90 per kg, close to the world average of $30.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spirit levels and transit levels imports (HS 9015.30): 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 9015.30: Surveying equipment: levels.
Common questions
What is the value of spirit levels and transit levels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spirit levels and transit levels worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirit levels and transit levels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirit levels and transit levels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.90 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $30.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirit levels and transit levels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $347 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirit levels and transit levels?
The HS code for spirit levels and transit levels is subheading 9015.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
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