Water filtration equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water filtration equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $179.6 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $244.3 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 | $179.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $209.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $228.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $244.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $161.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $169.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $152.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $113.8M | 7.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports water filtration equipment from
The largest suppliers were United States (22%), China (12%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.0M | 22% |
| China | $21.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $20.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $10.7M | 5.9% |
| India | $9.8M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $4.8M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.44 per kg, close to the world average of $18.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of water filtration equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $10.2 million in 2024 (672 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (17%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Morocco (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.7M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 15% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 11% |
| Sudan | $1.1M | 10% |
| United States | $852K | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $794K | 7.8% |
| Iraq | $577K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $325K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $291K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $232K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported water filtration equipment worth $179.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.44 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.8 million in 2017 to $179.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $244.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Morocco. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $169.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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