X-ray film imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.2 million of x-ray film in 2024 (100 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% 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 | $4.2M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 171 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports x-ray film from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (44%), Japan (27%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 44% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 28% |
| United States | $780K | 19% |
| Germany | $205K | 4.9% |
| India | $94K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.93 per kg, close to the world average of $36.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia x-ray film imports (HS 3701.10): 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 3701.10: Photographic plates and film: for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray film imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported x-ray film worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray film to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Japan (27%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.93 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $36.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray film to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray film?
The HS code for x-ray film is subheading 3701.10. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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