Ultrasound machines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported ultrasound machines worth $28.2 million (122 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $37.6 million.
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 | $28.2M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 115 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ultrasound machines from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), South Korea (23%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.4M | 26% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 23% |
| China | $4.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $981K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $925K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $625K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $447K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $231.00 per kg, close to the world average of $279.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ultrasound machines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $218 thousand of ultrasound machines in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Denmark (22%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+817% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $67K | 31% |
| Denmark | $48K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 17% |
| Spain | $30K | 14% |
| Norway | $22K | 10% |
| France | $6K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ultrasound machines imports (HS 9018.12): 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 9018.12: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of ultrasound machines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ultrasound machines worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply ultrasound machines to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of ultrasound machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $231.00 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $279.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ultrasound machines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ultrasound machines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ultrasound machines?
The HS code for ultrasound machines is subheading 9018.12. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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