Trade lane
What Saudi Arabia buys from the United Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia imported USD 4.4bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United Kingdom in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022. That is 3 per cent of everything Saudi Arabia imported in these lines, and the United Kingdom is its number 9 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United Kingdom 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 4.4bnfrom the United Kingdom in 2024 (USD 3.8bn in 2022)
3 per centof Saudi Arabia's imports in these lines, USD 167bn from every source
479product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#9the United Kingdom'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 the United Kingdom for it at the border, the United Kingdom'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 58 per cent of the lane.
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports54 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 700m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3.3m a tonne, 166 tonnesUSD 551min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports20 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 321 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 50,799 a tonne, 4,944 tonnesUSD 251min 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 imports6 per cent, 102 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 252m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 88,265 a tonne, 2,327 tonnesUSD 205min 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 imports7 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 210m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 162min 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 imports18 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 795,250 a tonne, 160 tonnesUSD 127min 2024 -
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Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports40 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 127min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports23 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6.2m a tonne, 13 tonnesUSD 79min 2024 -
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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 imports4 per cent, 85 source countriesChangeup 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 83,403 a tonne, 843 tonnesUSD 70min 2024 -
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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 imports17 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,900 a tonne, 3,995 tonnesUSD 56min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports5 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,048 a tonne, 6,594 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports1 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 39min 2024 -
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Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 840910
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports60 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 460 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3.1m a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 37min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports34 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,979 a tonne, 17,990 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports14 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 35min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports14 per cent, 71 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,296 a tonne, 4,009 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports32 per cent, 16 source countriesChangefrom USD 95k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 32min 2024 -
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Hats and other headgear: knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed...HS 650500
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports36 per cent, 74 source countriesChangefrom USD 5m in 2022Unit valueUSD 67,988 a tonne, 444 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530HS 853110
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports30 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 76,148 a tonne, 354 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 86 source countriesChangeup 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 27min 2024 -
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Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports29 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,084 a tonne, 4,376 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operatedHS 842490
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports30 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,994 a tonne, 946 tonnesUSD 26min 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 imports1 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 82,890 a tonne, 298 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports7 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 271 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,627 a tonne, 3,216 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 74 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 90,777 a tonne, 250 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports7 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,438 a tonne, 2,161 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports20 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.3m a tonne, 9.5 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 84 source countriesChangeup 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,616 a tonne, 712 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 imports13 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 945,841 a tonne, 22 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 320990
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports67 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,579 a tonne, 4,474 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports8 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,549 a tonne, 4,494 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports23 per cent, 76 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,323 a tonne, 912 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steelHS 830710
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports34 per cent, 46 source countriesChangedown 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,112 a tonne, 1,097 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
33
Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 20min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,988 a tonne, 3,213 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports39 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 410,319 a tonne, 47 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberHS 401693
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports14 per cent, 82 source countriesChangeup 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 19min 2024 -
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Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports9 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,590 a tonne, 4,114 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports11 per cent, 69 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 19min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports7 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,089 a tonne, 1,530 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports17 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 18min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports4 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,031 a tonne, 736 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysisHS 902710
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports16 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 216,719 a tonne, 81 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 178,385 a tonne, 99 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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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 imports1 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 16min 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 imports2 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 480,111 a tonne, 33 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports3 per cent, 63 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,442 a tonne, 602 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
47
Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kWHS 841182
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 15min 2024 -
48
Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary usesHS 902219
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports23 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 61,210 a tonne, 236 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports6 per cent, 72 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 162,524 a tonne, 88 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
50
Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of...HS 840890
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports10 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 325 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,205 a tonne, 671 tonnesUSD 14min 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.
- Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 840910USD 37m in 2024, up 460 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 60 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 251m in 2024, up 321 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720USD 25m in 2024, up 271 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370USD 127m in 2024, up 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberHS 401693USD 19m in 2024, up 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449USD 18m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990USD 12m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary usesHS 902219USD 14m in 2024, up 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 23 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 18m in 2024, up 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370USD 11m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysisHS 902710USD 18m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650USD 18m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815USD 27m in 2024, up 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating foodHS 841989USD 11m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890USD 14m in 2024, up 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432USD 21m in 2024, up 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321USD 25m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other...HS 382290USD 11m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190USD 22m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 20 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 70m in 2024, up 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 4 per cent of the line.
Where the United Kingdom dominates
Lines where the United Kingdom supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United Kingdom 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: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 84091060 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 37m; 44 source countries in all.
- Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 32099067 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 20m; 37 source countries in all.
- Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormonesHS 29372269 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 15 source countries in all.
- Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters...HS 29163963 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 15 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not...HS 52051191 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 9 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn...HS 52054495 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 2 source countries in all.
- Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)HS 74094074 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 6 source countries in all.
- Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianosHS 92011075 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 5 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 the United Kingdom'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 841112The United Kingdom: USD 551m at USD 3.3m a tonne. Belgium: USD 37m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 1.7m a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340The United Kingdom: USD 251m at USD 50,799 a tonne. Japan: USD 505m (40 per cent of the line) at USD 16,227 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,883 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 300490The United Kingdom: USD 205m at USD 88,265 a tonne. Germany: USD 390m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 63,106 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,845 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United Kingdom: USD 127m at USD 795,250 a tonne. United States: USD 465m (65 per cent of the line) at USD 536,278 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 502,947 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191The United Kingdom: USD 79m at USD 6.2m a tonne. United States: USD 195m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 819,462 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.8m a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United Kingdom: USD 70m at USD 83,403 a tonne. Italy: USD 620m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 24,138 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,865 a tonne.
- Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213The United Kingdom: USD 56m at USD 13,900 a tonne. Turkey: USD 13m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 10,804 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,043 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United Kingdom: USD 46m at USD 7,048 a tonne. Poland: USD 48m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 5,356 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,091 a tonne.
- Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 840910The United Kingdom: USD 37m at USD 3.1m a tonne. Italy: USD 7m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 1.5m a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 629,331 a tonne.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290The United Kingdom: USD 36m at USD 1,979 a tonne. China: USD 6m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 1,043 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,281 a tonne.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690The United Kingdom: USD 33m at USD 8,296 a tonne. Turkey: USD 48m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 3,492 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,221 a tonne.
- Hats and other headgear: knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed...HS 650500The United Kingdom: USD 30m at USD 67,988 a tonne. China: USD 39m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 6,497 a tonne, 90 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,965 a tonne.
- Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410The United Kingdom: USD 27m at USD 6,084 a tonne. Poland: USD 15m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 2,989 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,873 a tonne.
- Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operatedHS 842490The United Kingdom: USD 26m at USD 26,994 a tonne. China: USD 7m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 6,437 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,994 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321The United Kingdom: USD 25m at USD 82,890 a tonne. China: USD 2.2bn (45 per cent of the line) at USD 10,784 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,424 a tonne.
- Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720The United Kingdom: USD 25m at USD 7,627 a tonne. China: USD 235m (67 per cent of the line) at USD 3,720 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,961 a tonne.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989The United Kingdom: USD 23m at USD 90,777 a tonne. United States: USD 148m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 49,348 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,888 a tonne.
- Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499The United Kingdom: USD 23m at USD 10,438 a tonne. United States: USD 58m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 4,680 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,066 a tonne.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190The United Kingdom: USD 22m at USD 2.3m a tonne. United States: USD 21m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 845,463 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 815,779 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690The United Kingdom: USD 21m at USD 29,616 a tonne. China: USD 58m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 9,933 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 34,716 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 the United Kingdom'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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