Testing machine parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.6 million of testing machine parts in 2024 (142 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.6M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 27 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 36 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports testing machine parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (44%), United Kingdom (11%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $602K | 11% |
| China | $495K | 8.9% |
| India | $306K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $280K | 5% |
| Italy | $209K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $198K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $121K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.19 per kg, 55% below the world average of $86.73, 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.
Testing machine parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of testing machine parts by Saudi Arabia reached $563 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $360K | 64% |
| Spain | $120K | 21% |
| Singapore | $26K | 4.5% |
| United States | $15K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $15K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $8K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia testing machine parts imports (HS 9024.90): 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 9024.90: Machines and appliances: parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of testing machine parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported testing machine parts worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply testing machine parts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of testing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.19 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $86.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of testing machine parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export testing machine parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $563 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for testing machine parts?
The HS code for testing machine parts is subheading 9024.90. 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 9024 page.
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