Water meters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported water meters worth $10.4 million (387 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.3 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 | $10.4M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 166 t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 748 t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 615 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 365 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports water meters from
Most of the value came from Slovakia (18%), Germany (18%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $1.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 18% |
| United States | $1.7M | 17% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 15% |
| France | $623K | 6% |
| Poland | $188K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $124K | 1.2% |
| India | $119K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.76 per kg, close to the world average of $26.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water meters exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $303 thousand of water meters in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 92% |
| Yemen | $8K | 2.6% |
| United States | $6K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $4K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia water meters imports (HS 9028.20): 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 9028.20: Meters: liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of water meters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported water meters worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply water meters to Saudi Arabia?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of water meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water meters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export water meters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for water meters?
The HS code for water meters is subheading 9028.20. 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 9028 page.
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