Vehicle engines over 1 litre imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle engines over 1 litre by Saudi Arabia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (512 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.2 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 | $9.6M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 64 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle engines over 1 litre from
Most of the value came from Japan (36%), United Kingdom (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.4M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $1.5M | 16% |
| United States | $1.3M | 13% |
| Canada | $455K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $433K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $262K | 2.7% |
| France | $130K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $128K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $94K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.73 per kg, close to the world average of $17.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle engines over 1 litre exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $844 thousand of vehicle engines over 1 litre in 2024 (60 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $642K | 76% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $37K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $30K | 3.5% |
| Chile | $19K | 2.3% |
| Benin | $11K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle engines over 1 litre imports (HS 8407.34): 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 8407.34: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines over 1 litre imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines over 1 litre to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines over 1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.73 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $17.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle engines over 1 litre to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2019 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle engines over 1 litre?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre is subheading 8407.34. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8407 page.
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