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.
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.
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports30 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 332m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4.0m a tonne, 76 tonnesUSD 305min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports51 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 228m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,525 a tonne, 6,175 tonnesUSD 256min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 66,315 a tonne, 2,725 tonnesUSD 181min 2024 -
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Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840710
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports94 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 159m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 105 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 258,546 a tonne, 470 tonnesUSD 122min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,179 a tonne, 7,590 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 355 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 33,986 a tonne, 2,476 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,912 a tonne, 2,655 tonnesUSD 77min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 46 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 132,436 a tonne, 440 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangefrom USD 17k in 2022Unit valueUSD 4,389 a tonne, 12,337 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 40,277 a tonne, 1,343 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,149 a tonne, 4,094 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jetsHS 841210
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports96 per cent, 30 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 44min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,193 a tonne, 36,133 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,332 a tonne, 2,108 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,499 a tonne, 2,845 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,504 a tonne, 4,838 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports26 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,209 a tonne, 10,954 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 393 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,507 a tonne, 4,111 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 54,114 a tonne, 619 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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 countriesChangefrom USD 5m in 2022Unit valueUSD 3,660 a tonne, 9,083 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,620 a tonne, 1,116 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,308 a tonne, 19,194 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 219 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 49,820 a tonne, 472 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 70,852 a tonne, 319 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 182,913 a tonne, 118 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports44 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 696,108 a tonne, 31 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 427,033 a tonne, 47 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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 countriesChangedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3.5m a tonne, 5.7 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 464,247 a tonne, 41 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 40,653 a tonne, 457 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 109,971 a tonne, 164 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
34
Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,822 a tonne, 951 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 343 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 53,556 a tonne, 334 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,741 a tonne, 861 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports8 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,068 a tonne, 4,162 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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 countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 82,137 a tonne, 195 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 89 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,091 a tonne, 2,560 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 266 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 65,165 a tonne, 237 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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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 countriesChangeup 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 586,027 a tonne, 25 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 213 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,006 a tonne, 3,652 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
43
Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 76 source countriesChangeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 779,170 a tonne, 18 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,901 a tonne, 4,660 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 51,324 a tonne, 263 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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 countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,624 a tonne, 2,908 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
47
Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kWHS 850153
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports9 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 477 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 33,040 a tonne, 352 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 238,200 a tonne, 49 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
49
Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports2 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 176,570 a tonne, 65 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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 countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 859,047 a tonne, 13 tonnesUSD 11min 2024
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine harvester-threshersHS 84335175 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 14 source countries in all.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What Saudi Arabia buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
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.
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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