Test benches imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of test benches by Saudi Arabia reached $19.4 million in 2024 (595 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.7 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 | $19.4M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 612 t |
| 2022 | $63.7M | 366 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 209 t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 131 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports test benches from
Most of the value came from Austria (37%), India (18%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $7.1M | 37% |
| India | $3.5M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| China | $862K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $429K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $197K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.55 per kg, close to the world average of $39.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Test benches exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of test benches by Saudi Arabia reached $753 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $586K | 78% |
| Germany | $144K | 19% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia test benches imports (HS 9031.20): 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 9031.20: Test benches.
Common questions
What is the value of test benches imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported test benches worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply test benches to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of test benches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.55 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $39.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of test benches to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export test benches?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $753 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for test benches?
The HS code for test benches is subheading 9031.20. 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 9031 page.
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