Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $32.4 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% 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 | $32.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), United Kingdom (13%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 13% |
| China | $4.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 12% |
| United States | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| India | $972K | 3% |
| Poland | $947K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.09 per kg, 44% above the world average of $10.51. 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.
Steam and sand blasting machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of steam and sand blasting machines by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), Yemen (21%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.09 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $10.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export steam and sand blasting machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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