Trade lane

What Saudi Arabia buys from France.

Saudi Arabia imported USD 3.7bn of manufactured and processed goods from France in 2024, up 27 per cent on 2022. That is 2 per cent of everything Saudi Arabia imported in these lines, and France is its number 11 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where France dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 3.7bnfrom France in 2024 (USD 2.9bn in 2022)
2 per centof Saudi Arabia's imports in these lines, USD 167bn from every source
361product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#11France's rank among Saudi Arabia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Saudi Arabia paid France for it at the border, France's share of everything Saudi Arabia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 64 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports30 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 332m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4.0m a tonne, 76 tonnes
    USD 305min 2024
  2. 2

    Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports51 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 41,525 a tonne, 6,175 tonnes
    USD 256min 2024
  3. 3

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports5 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 66,315 a tonne, 2,725 tonnes
    USD 181min 2024
  4. 4

    Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840710

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports94 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 159m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 105 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  5. 5

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports16 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 258,546 a tonne, 470 tonnes
    USD 122min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,179 a tonne, 7,590 tonnes
    USD 108min 2024
  7. 7

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports19 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 355 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,986 a tonne, 2,476 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  8. 8

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 89 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,912 a tonne, 2,655 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  9. 9

    Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 46 tonnes
    USD 59min 2024
  10. 10

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports11 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 132,436 a tonne, 440 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
  11. 11

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports5 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,389 a tonne, 12,337 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  12. 12

    Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the likeHS 848140

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports23 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,277 a tonne, 1,343 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  13. 13

    Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports13 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,149 a tonne, 4,094 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  14. 14

    Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jetsHS 841210

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports96 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 44min 2024
  15. 15

    Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,193 a tonne, 36,133 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  16. 16

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports1 per cent, 38 source countries
    Changeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,332 a tonne, 2,108 tonnes
    USD 43min 2024
  17. 17

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,499 a tonne, 2,845 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  18. 18

    Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,504 a tonne, 4,838 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  19. 19

    Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports26 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,209 a tonne, 10,954 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  20. 20

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 393 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,507 a tonne, 4,111 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  21. 21

    Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 54,114 a tonne, 619 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  22. 22

    Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730429

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changefrom USD 5m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 3,660 a tonne, 9,083 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  23. 23

    Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports8 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,620 a tonne, 1,116 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  24. 24

    Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports54 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,308 a tonne, 19,194 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  25. 25

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changeup 219 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 49,820 a tonne, 472 tonnes
    USD 24min 2024
  26. 26

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 87 source countries
    Changeup 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 70,852 a tonne, 319 tonnes
    USD 23min 2024
  27. 27

    Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for veterinary medicineHS 300242

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 182,913 a tonne, 118 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  28. 28

    Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports44 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 696,108 a tonne, 31 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  29. 29

    Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 427,033 a tonne, 47 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  30. 30

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3.5m a tonne, 5.7 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  31. 31

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports1 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 464,247 a tonne, 41 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  32. 32

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,653 a tonne, 457 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  33. 33

    Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports8 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 109,971 a tonne, 164 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  34. 34

    Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,822 a tonne, 951 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  35. 35

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports1 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 343 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,556 a tonne, 334 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  36. 36

    Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,741 a tonne, 861 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  37. 37

    Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports8 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,068 a tonne, 4,162 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  38. 38

    Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports5 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 82,137 a tonne, 195 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  39. 39

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 89 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,091 a tonne, 2,560 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  40. 40

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 266 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 65,165 a tonne, 237 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  41. 41

    Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 586,027 a tonne, 25 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  42. 42

    Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-sectionHS 730459

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 213 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,006 a tonne, 3,652 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  43. 43

    Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 779,170 a tonne, 18 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  44. 44

    Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports5 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,901 a tonne, 4,660 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  45. 45

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports1 per cent, 85 source countries
    Changeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 51,324 a tonne, 263 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  46. 46

    Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports20 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,624 a tonne, 2,908 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  47. 47

    Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kWHS 850153

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports9 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 477 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,040 a tonne, 352 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  48. 48

    Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or...HS 902789

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports7 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 238,200 a tonne, 49 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  49. 49

    Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 176,570 a tonne, 65 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  50. 50

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221

    Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 859,047 a tonne, 13 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 35m in 2024, up 393 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  2. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720USD 84m in 2024, up 355 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). France supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  3. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110USD 25m in 2024, up 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 54 per cent of the line.
  4. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190USD 24m in 2024, up 219 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  5. Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869USD 18m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  6. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421USD 38m in 2024, up 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). France supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  7. Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for veterinary medicineHS 300242USD 22m in 2024, up 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  8. Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890USD 23m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  9. Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730USD 15m in 2024, up 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  10. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321USD 108m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022). France supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  11. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 14m in 2024, up 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  12. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213USD 25m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). France supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  13. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 19m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  14. Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the likeHS 848140USD 54m in 2024, up 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). France supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  15. Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 18m in 2024, up 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  16. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499USD 9m in 2024, up 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). France supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  17. Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410USD 43m in 2024, up 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022). France supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  18. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 122m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022). France supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  19. Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290USD 33m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). France supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  20. Microtomes and parts and accessories thereofHS 902790USD 9m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
Where France dominates

Lines where France supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where France ships at least 60 per cent of what Saudi Arabia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 84071094 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 168m; 13 source countries in all.
  2. Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jetsHS 84121096 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 44m; 30 source countries in all.
  3. Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funicularsHS 84286073 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 10m; 15 source countries in all.
  4. Combine harvester-threshersHS 84335175 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 14 source countries in all.
  5. Wood: engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam)HS 44188175 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 16 source countries in all.
  6. Mowers: n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting)HS 84332073 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 13 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where France's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Saudi Arabia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112France: USD 305m at USD 4.0m a tonne. Netherlands: USD 70m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 3.0m a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m a tonne.
  2. Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300France: USD 256m at USD 41,525 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 79m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 7,088 a tonne, 83 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,900 a tonne.
  3. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490France: USD 181m at USD 66,315 a tonne. Belgium: USD 103m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 44,393 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,845 a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321France: USD 108m at USD 14,179 a tonne. China: USD 2.2bn (45 per cent of the line) at USD 10,784 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,424 a tonne.
  5. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720France: USD 84m at USD 33,986 a tonne. China: USD 192m (44 per cent of the line) at USD 13,618 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,725 a tonne.
  6. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499France: USD 77m at USD 28,912 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 133m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 8,630 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,063 a tonne.
  7. Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241France: USD 59m at USD 1.3m a tonne. Belgium: USD 118m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 937,700 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 708,828 a tonne.
  8. Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219France: USD 58m at USD 132,436 a tonne. Germany: USD 221m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 83,257 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,820 a tonne.
  9. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511France: USD 54m at USD 4,389 a tonne. India: USD 255m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 1,270 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,043 a tonne.
  10. Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110France: USD 46m at USD 11,149 a tonne. Ireland: USD 46m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 7,268 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,525 a tonne.
  11. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323France: USD 43m at USD 20,332 a tonne. South Korea: USD 985m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 13,544 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,691 a tonne.
  12. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421France: USD 38m at USD 13,499 a tonne. China: USD 264m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 5,681 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,348 a tonne.
  13. Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121France: USD 36m at USD 7,504 a tonne. Spain: USD 49m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 5,224 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,329 a tonne.
  14. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422France: USD 35m at USD 8,507 a tonne. India: USD 9m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 5,786 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,591 a tonne.
  15. Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290France: USD 33m at USD 54,114 a tonne. Spain: USD 38m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 30,426 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,718 a tonne.
  16. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gasHS 730429France: USD 33m at USD 3,660 a tonne. Mexico: USD 77m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 2,116 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,195 a tonne.
  17. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213France: USD 25m at USD 22,620 a tonne. China: USD 130m (39 per cent of the line) at USD 11,796 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,043 a tonne.
  18. Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110France: USD 25m at USD 1,308 a tonne. Italy: USD 8m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 482 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 822 a tonne.
  19. Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190France: USD 24m at USD 49,820 a tonne. India: USD 37m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 21,978 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 75,640 a tonne.
  20. Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890France: USD 23m at USD 70,852 a tonne. China: USD 45m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 29,375 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 84,459 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Saudi Arabia buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Saudi Arabia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is France's part of everything Saudi Arabia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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