Starter motors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $29.7 million of starter motors in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $29.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports starter motors from
The largest suppliers were Japan (23%), South Korea (14%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.9M | 23% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 13% |
| China | $3.6M | 12% |
| United States | $2.4M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| France | $959K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $534K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $383K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.89 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starter motors exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported starter motors worth $481 thousand (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (31%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Germany (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $152K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $134K | 28% |
| Germany | $75K | 16% |
| United States | $36K | 7.6% |
| Malaysia | $35K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $24K | 4.9% |
| Oman | $6K | 1.3% |
| Sudan | $5K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported starter motors worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export starter motors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $481 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. 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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