Traffic control parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.4 million of traffic control parts in 2024 (114 tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.6 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 | $3.4M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 154 t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 183 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports traffic control parts from
Most of the value came from China (20%), Germany (17%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $689K | 20% |
| Germany | $571K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 9.4% |
| United States | $295K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $295K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $238K | 7% |
| Austria | $216K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $161K | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $117K | 3.5% |
| France | $89K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.76 per kg, 39% below the world average of $48.73, 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.
Traffic control parts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of traffic control parts by Saudi Arabia reached $599 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $560K | 93% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $9K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia traffic control parts imports (HS 8530.90): 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 8530.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported traffic control parts worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($689 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.76 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $48.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2018 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export traffic control parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $599 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Kingdom and Austria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control parts?
The HS code for traffic control parts is subheading 8530.90. 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 8530 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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