Telephone and communication parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone and communication parts by Saudi Arabia reached $114.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $961.3 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 | $114.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $324.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $133.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $226.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $677.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $961.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $588.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $257.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports telephone and communication parts from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United States (14%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.3M | 49% |
| United States | $15.6M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $9.8M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 3.2% |
| Finland | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.27 per kg, 57% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of telephone and communication parts by Saudi Arabia reached $31.2 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $19.7M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $657K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $611K | 2% |
| United States | $315K | 1% |
| Sweden | $102K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $101K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $85K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $74K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported telephone and communication parts worth $114.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($56.3 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.27 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.5 million in 2017 to $114.4 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $961.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $410.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $31.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $83.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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