Vehicle-mounted cranes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $36.9 million of vehicle-mounted cranes in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $36.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle-mounted cranes from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (45%), China (11%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $16.5M | 45% |
| China | $4.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 6% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| India | $921K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 39% below the world average of $10.67, 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-mounted cranes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $264 thousand of vehicle-mounted cranes in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (50%), Egypt (36%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle-mounted cranes imports (HS 8426.91): 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 8426.91: Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle-mounted cranes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $36.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle-mounted cranes to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle-mounted cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $10.67 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-mounted cranes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $36.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle-mounted cranes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Egypt and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes?
The HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes is subheading 8426.91. 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 8426 page.
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