Transmission shafts and cranks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission shafts and cranks by Saudi Arabia reached $42.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $39.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports transmission shafts and cranks from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), United States (16%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 26% |
| United States | $6.7M | 16% |
| China | $3.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $3.3M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.29 per kg, 279% above the world average of $8.00. 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 shafts and cranks exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported transmission shafts and cranks worth $3.3 million (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (37%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Italy (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $995K | 30% |
| Italy | $567K | 17% |
| Oman | $178K | 5.4% |
| China | $108K | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $31K | 0.9% |
| United States | $25K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $25K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $42.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.29 per kg in 2024, 279% above the world average of $8.00 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 shafts and cranks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $42.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export transmission shafts and cranks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. 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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