Turbojets (high thrust) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $1.02 billion of turbojets (high thrust) in 2024 (311 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.66 billion.
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 | $1.02B | 311 t |
| 2023 | $1.66B | 495 t |
| 2022 | $1.14B | 347 t |
| 2021 | $283.3M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $306.0M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $768.8M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $396.3M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $444.5M | 234 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports turbojets (high thrust) from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $551.3M | 54% |
| France | $298.8M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $70.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $36.8M | 3.6% |
| India | $23.9M | 2.3% |
| United States | $23.5M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $10.0M | 1% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 0.8% |
| Malta | $1.2M | 0.1% |
| China | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,288.54 per kg, 83% above the world average of $1,793.54. 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.
Turbojets (high thrust) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $164.0 million of turbojets (high thrust) in 2024 (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (30%), France (17%), Ireland (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $48.6M | 30% |
| France | $28.6M | 18% |
| Ireland | $22.8M | 14% |
| Belgium | $21.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.0M | 13% |
| Qatar | $21.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $511K | 0.3% |
| United States | $404K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia turbojets (high thrust) imports (HS 8411.12): 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 8411.12: Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN.
Common questions
What is the value of turbojets (high thrust) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported turbojets (high thrust) worth $1.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply turbojets (high thrust) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($551.3 million), followed by France (29%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of turbojets (high thrust) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3,288.54 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $1,793.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of turbojets (high thrust) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444.5 million in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $1.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $752.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export turbojets (high thrust)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $164.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Ireland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $859.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for turbojets (high thrust)?
The HS code for turbojets (high thrust) is subheading 8411.12. 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 8411 page.
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