Welding machinery (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported welding machinery (other types) worth $8.7 million (827 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $8.7M | 827 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 514 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 385 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 156 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 238 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 290 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 111 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports welding machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from India (30%), China (29%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 30% |
| China | $2.5M | 29% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $266K | 3% |
| United States | $221K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $137K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $131K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $111K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.58 per kg, close to the world average of $12.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding machinery (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of welding machinery (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $535 thousand in 2024 (155 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $340K | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 15% |
| China | $69K | 13% |
| Egypt | $17K | 3.1% |
| France | $11K | 2.1% |
| Sudan | $8K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia welding machinery (other types) imports (HS 8468.80): 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 8468.80: Machinery and apparatus: for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, n.e.c. in heading no. 8468.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machinery (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported welding machinery (other types) worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 827 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machinery (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (29%) and Bahrain (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.58 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $12.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machinery (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export welding machinery (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $535 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machinery (other types)?
The HS code for welding machinery (other types) is subheading 8468.80. 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 8468 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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