Tapping tools imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tapping tools worth $6.7 million (574 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $6.7M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 615 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 607 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 119 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 169 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tapping tools from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 58% |
| United States | $763K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $228K | 3.4% |
| Russia | $194K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $179K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $139K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $137K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $109K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.63 per kg, close to the world average of $12.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tapping tools exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million of tapping tools in 2024 (59 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 5.2% |
| Sudan | $80K | 4.3% |
| Yemen | $61K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $56K | 3% |
| Jordan | $38K | 2% |
| Germany | $31K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $29K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tapping tools imports (HS 8205.10): 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 8205.10: Tools, hand: drilling, threading or tapping tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tapping tools imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tapping tools worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapping tools to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United States (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapping tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.63 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $12.59 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 tools to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tapping tools?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapping tools?
The HS code for tapping tools is subheading 8205.10. 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 8205 page.
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