Transmission gears and sprockets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $88.1 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $88.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $75.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $46.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports transmission gears and sprockets from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (24%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 24% |
| United States | $14.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| France | $2.7M | 3% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $778K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.19 per kg, 53% above the world average of $9.96. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission gears and sprockets exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million of transmission gears and sprockets in 2024 (53 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (27%), Germany (21%), India (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $727K | 27% |
| Germany | $576K | 21% |
| India | $438K | 16% |
| Malta | $241K | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $206K | 7.5% |
| United States | $184K | 6.7% |
| Qatar | $117K | 4.3% |
| China | $65K | 2.4% |
| Sudan | $53K | 2% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $88.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by Germany (24%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.19 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $9.96 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 gears and sprockets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $88.1 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export transmission gears and sprockets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $85.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. 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 8483 page.
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