X-ray tubes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.6 million of x-ray tubes in 2024 (24 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.6M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 70 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports x-ray tubes from
Most of the value came from France (24%), Germany (23%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 23% |
| United States | $1.5M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $393K | 5.2% |
| India | $330K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $298K | 3.9% |
| China | $224K | 2.9% |
| Philippines | $152K | 2% |
| Belgium | $146K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $318.24 per kg, close to the world average of $352.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
X-ray tubes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported x-ray tubes worth $898 thousand (12 tonnes). France alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $568K | 63% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $34K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia x-ray tubes imports (HS 9022.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9022.30: X-ray tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray tubes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported x-ray tubes worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray tubes to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $318.24 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $352.10 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 tubes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export x-ray tubes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $898 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray tubes?
The HS code for x-ray tubes is subheading 9022.30. 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 9022 page.
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