Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $1.90 billion (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $1.90B | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.71B | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.89B | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $972.5M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Vietnam (13%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $906.7M | 48% |
| Vietnam | $247.6M | 13% |
| United States | $151.4M | 8% |
| Mexico | $143.7M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $78.0M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $66.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $29.8M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $19.7M | 1% |
| France | $18.5M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $176.49 per kg, close to the world average of $217.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $152.4 million (478 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $122.8M | 81% |
| Hungary | $11.5M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $774K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $771K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $690K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $1.90 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($906.7 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $176.49 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $972.5 million in 2017 to $1.90 billion in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $2.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.62 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $152.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hungary and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.74 billion a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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 8517 page.
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