Textile fabric handling machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile fabric handling machines by Saudi Arabia reached $17.4 million in 2024 (789 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 307% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $17.4M | 789 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 209 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 150 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 247 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 89 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports textile fabric handling machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Italy (32%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.6M | 32% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 32% |
| China | $2.5M | 15% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $671K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $471K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $347K | 2% |
| France | $265K | 1.5% |
| United States | $104K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.07 per kg, close to the world average of $19.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia textile fabric handling machines imports (HS 8451.50): 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 8451.50: Machines: for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fabric handling machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported textile fabric handling machines worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 789 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fabric handling machines to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Italy (32%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fabric handling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.07 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $19.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile fabric handling machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 657%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile fabric handling machines?
The HS code for textile fabric handling machines is subheading 8451.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8451 page.
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