Wafer testing instruments imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported wafer testing instruments worth $7.0 million (42 tonnes). That is 189% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 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 | $7.0M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 103 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $595K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wafer testing instruments from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Sweden (26%), Switzerland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 32% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $465K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $377K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $329K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $303K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $268K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $259K | 3.7% |
| China | $193K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $170K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $167.80 per kg, 76% below the world average of $699.41, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wafer testing instruments imports (HS 9030.82): 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 9030.82: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices.
Common questions
What is the value of wafer testing instruments imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wafer testing instruments worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 189% on 2023.
Which countries supply wafer testing instruments to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Sweden (26%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 989% on the year.
What is the average import price of wafer testing instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $167.80 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $699.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wafer testing instruments to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wafer testing instruments?
The HS code for wafer testing instruments is subheading 9030.82. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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