Welding machine parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported welding machine parts worth $25.5 million (631 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.5M | 631 t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 677 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 277 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 404 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welding machine parts from
Most of the value came from France (22%), United States (20%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.6M | 22% |
| United States | $5.1M | 20% |
| China | $2.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 4% |
| Aruba | $801K | 3.2% |
| India | $801K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.32 per kg, close to the world average of $38.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding machine parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported welding machine parts worth $1.0 million (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (41%), China (15%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $427K | 41% |
| China | $153K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 13% |
| Singapore | $117K | 11% |
| Malta | $82K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $35K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $34K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $25K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welding machine parts imports (HS 8515.90): 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 8515.90: Welding, brazing or soldering machines: parts of the machines of heading no. 8515.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machine parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welding machine parts worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 631 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machine parts to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.32 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $38.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machine parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welding machine parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machine parts?
The HS code for welding machine parts is subheading 8515.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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