Telephone sets (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $25.6 million in 2024 (310 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.6 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 | $25.6M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 343 t |
| 2021 | $58.6M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 98 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports telephone sets (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Vietnam (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $4.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 15% |
| United States | $3.0M | 12% |
| France | $1.9M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $973K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $473K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $383K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $247K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $162K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.42 per kg, close to the world average of $70.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone sets (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.7 million of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
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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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported telephone sets (other) worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.42 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2021 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export telephone sets (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Hungary. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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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