Workshop equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported workshop equipment worth $40.9 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 123% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $40.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 555 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 201 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports workshop equipment from
The largest suppliers were United States (14%), Germany (14%), Taiwan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $4.2M | 10% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 6.2% |
| France | $1.6M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.50 per kg, 61% above the world average of $8.37. 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.
Workshop equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million of workshop equipment in 2024 (530 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), United Kingdom (34%), Iraq (3%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 34% |
| Iraq | $105K | 3.1% |
| Sudan | $89K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $86K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $69K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 2% |
| Yemen | $45K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 1.3% |
| China | $32K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia workshop equipment imports (HS 8205.90): 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 8205.90: Tools, hand: n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Common questions
What is the value of workshop equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported workshop equipment worth $40.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply workshop equipment to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of workshop equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.50 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $8.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of workshop equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $40.9 million in 2024, an increase of 475%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export workshop equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for workshop equipment?
The HS code for workshop equipment is subheading 8205.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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