Telecommunications test equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telecommunications test equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $13.3 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.9 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 | $13.3M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 9 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports telecommunications test equipment from
Most of the value came from United States (44%), United Kingdom (10%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 10% |
| France | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $948K | 7.1% |
| China | $915K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $666K | 5% |
| Finland | $635K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $254K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $199K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $298.50 per kg, 71% below the world average of $1,012.74, 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.
Telecommunications test equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $343 thousand of telecommunications test equipment in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to France (26%), Germany (22%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $90K | 26% |
| Germany | $77K | 22% |
| United States | $54K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 11% |
| Spain | $26K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $15K | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia telecommunications test equipment imports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported telecommunications test equipment worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply telecommunications test equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $298.50 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telecommunications test equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export telecommunications test equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $343 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. 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 9030 page.
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