Tapping dies imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.9 million of tapping dies in 2024 (258 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.9M | 258 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 26 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tapping dies from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), United States (14%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 23% |
| United States | $666K | 14% |
| India | $636K | 13% |
| France | $634K | 13% |
| China | $548K | 11% |
| Japan | $420K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $158K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $124K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $90K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.07 per kg, 66% below the world average of $56.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tapping dies imports (HS 8207.40): 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 8207.40: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading.
Common questions
What is the value of tapping dies imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tapping dies worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapping dies to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapping dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.07 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $56.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tapping dies to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapping dies?
The HS code for tapping dies is subheading 8207.40. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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