Vehicle parts (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle parts (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $321.5 million in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $483.9 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 | $321.5M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $325.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2022 | $252.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $226.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $483.9M | 59.4K t |
| 2019 | $437.1M | 58.2K t |
| 2018 | $412.4M | 48.4K t |
| 2017 | $214.7M | 27.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle parts (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (24%), South Korea (19%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.1M | 24% |
| South Korea | $60.9M | 19% |
| Thailand | $40.9M | 13% |
| United States | $32.8M | 10% |
| Japan | $27.6M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $21.9M | 6.8% |
| India | $11.0M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $9.3M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.71 per kg, 27% above the world average of $9.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle parts (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of vehicle parts (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $31.0 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $18.3M | 59% |
| Sudan | $5.7M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 8% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $834K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $689K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $664K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $208K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $173K | 0.6% |
| United States | $138K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle parts (other types) imports (HS 8708.99): 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 8708.99: Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle parts (other types) worth $321.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($76.1 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.71 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $9.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle parts (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $214.7 million in 2017 to $321.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2020 at $483.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $334.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vehicle parts (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $31.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Hong Kong. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $290.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts (other types)?
The HS code for vehicle parts (other types) is subheading 8708.99. 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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