Turntables imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $31.2 million of turntables in 2024 (259 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 154 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 211% 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 | $31.2M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $14K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $149K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $241K | 93 t |
| 2017 | $11K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports turntables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.4M | 95% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 0.3% |
| United States | $14K | 0% |
| India | $12K | 0% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $120.28 per kg, 329% above the world average of $28.06. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia turntables imports (HS 8519.30): 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 8519.30: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: turntables (record-decks).
Common questions
What is the value of turntables imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported turntables worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 154 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply turntables to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Thailand (5%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of turntables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $120.28 per kg in 2024, 329% above the world average of $28.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of turntables to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $34.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for turntables?
The HS code for turntables is subheading 8519.30. 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 8519 page.
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