Tanker trailers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tanker trailers worth $37.5 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $57.5 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 | $37.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $57.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tanker trailers from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Italy (22%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 44% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 13% |
| United States | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $540K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $247K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $208K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.87 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tanker trailers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of tanker trailers by Saudi Arabia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (485 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (32%), Sudan (30%), Qatar (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tanker trailers worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Italy (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2019 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tanker trailers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Sudan and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. 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 8716 page.
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