Worn body appliances imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $107.6 million of worn body appliances in 2024 (168 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% 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 | $107.6M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $98.1M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $86.0M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $54.0M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $80.7M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $116.9M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $65.6M | 73 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports worn body appliances from
Most of the value came from United States (20%), United Kingdom (17%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $18.5M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $16.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 11% |
| Austria | $7.1M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 5.4% |
| China | $4.4M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| Costa Rica | $2.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $641.32 per kg, close to the world average of $585.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn body appliances exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of worn body appliances by Saudi Arabia reached $12.7 million in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $12.3M | 96% |
| Austria | $187K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $158K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $5K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported worn body appliances worth $107.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($21.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $641.32 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $585.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.6 million in 2017 to $107.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $116.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export worn body appliances?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Austria and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $94.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. 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 9021 page.
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