Surveying instruments (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instruments (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $108.4 million in 2024 (747 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $244.2 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 | $108.4M | 747 t |
| 2023 | $244.2M | 655 t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $138.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $83.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $159.4M | 796 t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 442 t |
| 2017 | $48.0M | 136 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports surveying instruments (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), China (20%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.9M | 27% |
| China | $21.6M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 9.2% |
| France | $5.3M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $145.23 per kg, 36% below the world average of $225.62, 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.
Surveying instruments (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported surveying instruments (other) worth $23.9 million (208 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.0M | 54% |
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $960K | 4% |
| Mexico | $904K | 3.8% |
| India | $792K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $753K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $695K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $629K | 2.6% |
| China | $594K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $569K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported surveying instruments (other) worth $108.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 747 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by China (20%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $145.23 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $225.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.0 million in 2017 to $108.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $244.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $116.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export surveying instruments (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $23.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $84.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. 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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