Work holders imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported work holders worth $8.3 million (169 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.8 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 | $8.3M | 169 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 140 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports work holders from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), Germany (13%), Mexico (9%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 13% |
| Mexico | $761K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $725K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $427K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $322K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $311K | 3.7% |
| France | $296K | 3.6% |
| China | $204K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $188K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.25 per kg, 41% above the world average of $34.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Work holders exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of work holders by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 98% |
| Qatar | $23K | 1% |
| Oman | $16K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia work holders imports (HS 8466.20): 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 8466.20: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders.
Common questions
What is the value of work holders imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported work holders worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 169 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply work holders to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of work holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.25 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $34.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of work holders to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export work holders?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Qatar and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for work holders?
The HS code for work holders is subheading 8466.20. 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 8466 page.
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