Tower cranes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tower cranes worth $100.0 million (29.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 174 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $100.0M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 3.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tower cranes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.4M | 82% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 1% |
| South Korea | $867K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $395K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tower cranes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million of tower cranes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), Libya (25%), Iraq (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $544K | 33% |
| Libya | $416K | 25% |
| Iraq | $224K | 14% |
| Portugal | $210K | 13% |
| Egypt | $133K | 8.1% |
| China | $70K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $15K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tower cranes worth $100.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($82.4 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $100.0 million in 2024, an increase of 999%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tower cranes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $98.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. 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 8426 page.
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