Vehicle airbags imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of vehicle airbags in 2024 (160 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $2.8M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 428 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 96 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle airbags from
Most of the value came from Japan (34%), United States (15%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $954K | 34% |
| United States | $432K | 16% |
| China | $340K | 12% |
| Mexico | $280K | 10% |
| South Korea | $246K | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $88K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $87K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $46K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.38 per kg, close to the world average of $19.71.
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 vehicle airbags imports (HS 8708.95): 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 8708.95: Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle airbags imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle airbags worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle airbags to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle airbags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.38 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $19.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle airbags to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle airbags?
The HS code for vehicle airbags is subheading 8708.95. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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