Vacuum tubes (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.2 million of vacuum tubes (other) in 2024 (51 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $3.2M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $872K | 16 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $791K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 7 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vacuum tubes (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (31%), China (29%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+881% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 31% |
| China | $945K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $247K | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $148K | 4.6% |
| India | $143K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $108K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $90K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 2.5% |
| France | $67K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.77 per kg, 20% above the world average of $52.20. 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.
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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 8540.89: Valves and tubes: n.e.c. in heading no. 8540.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum tubes (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vacuum tubes (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum tubes (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 881% on the year.
What is the average import price of vacuum tubes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.77 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $52.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vacuum tubes (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum tubes (other)?
The HS code for vacuum tubes (other) is subheading 8540.89. 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 8540 page.
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