Vehicle brakes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported vehicle brakes worth $112.7 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $162.2 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 | $112.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $154.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $132.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $105.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $162.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $151.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $106.4M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $79.0M | 14.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle brakes from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), China (20%), Thailand (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $33.5M | 30% |
| China | $23.0M | 20% |
| Thailand | $12.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 3% |
| India | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| United States | $2.6M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, close to the world average of $6.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle brakes exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of vehicle brakes by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Austria (16%), Sudan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $540K | 39% |
| Austria | $227K | 17% |
| Sudan | $178K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $165K | 12% |
| Chile | $141K | 10% |
| United States | $31K | 2.3% |
| Oman | $29K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $16K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle brakes worth $112.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.21 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 brakes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.0 million in 2017 to $112.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2020 at $162.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Austria and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $111.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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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