Vehicle axles and differentials imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $84.5 million of vehicle axles and differentials in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $84.5M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $64.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 4.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle axles and differentials from
Most of the value came from Japan (28%), China (26%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $23.8M | 28% |
| China | $22.2M | 26% |
| Thailand | $11.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 6.2% |
| United States | $4.0M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle axles and differentials exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.6 million of vehicle axles and differentials in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle axles and differentials imports (HS 8708.50): 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 8708.50: Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle axles and differentials imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle axles and differentials worth $84.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle axles and differentials to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle axles and differentials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle axles and differentials to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $84.5 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle axles and differentials?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $79.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle axles and differentials?
The HS code for vehicle axles and differentials is subheading 8708.50. 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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