Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $33.6 million of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $33.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 779 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (26%), China (18%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 26% |
| China | $6.0M | 18% |
| Thailand | $5.8M | 17% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 13% |
| France | $2.8M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $464K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $442K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $404K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.09, 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 bodies (tractor/bus/truck) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (492 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (41%), Qatar (15%), Iraq (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 671%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Qatar and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. 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 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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