Trade lane
What Saudi Arabia buys from the United States.
Saudi Arabia imported USD 12bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, up 27 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything Saudi Arabia imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States 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 12bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 9.9bn in 2022)
8 per centof Saudi Arabia's imports in these lines, USD 167bn from every source
837product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2the United States'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 States for it at the border, the United States'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 54 per cent of the lane.
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports28 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 645m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 56,363 a tonne, 11,099 tonnesUSD 626min 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 imports65 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 189m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 536,278 a tonne, 867 tonnesUSD 465min 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 imports12 per cent, 102 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 261m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 399min 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 imports8 per cent, 46 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 436m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,755 a tonne, 24,556 tonnesUSD 362min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports46 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 313m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 153,702 a tonne, 2,289 tonnesUSD 352min 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 imports6 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 295m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,090 a tonne, 14,139 tonnesUSD 326min 2024 -
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Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports20 per cent, 84 source countriesChangeup 206 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,650 a tonne, 11,160 tonnesUSD 309min 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 imports4 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 329m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,192 a tonne, 17,421 tonnesUSD 247min 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 imports17 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,227 a tonne, 12,827 tonnesUSD 208min 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 imports29 per cent, 87 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 124m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 77,973 a tonne, 2,581 tonnesUSD 201min 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 imports26 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 299 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 123 tonnesUSD 198min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports56 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 153 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 819,462 a tonne, 238 tonnesUSD 195min 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 imports14 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.7m a tonne, 94 tonnesUSD 163min 2024 -
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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 imports8 per cent, 81 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 189m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 487,058 a tonne, 306 tonnesUSD 149min 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 imports25 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 49,348 a tonne, 2,996 tonnesUSD 148min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 381519
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports54 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,055 a tonne, 3,845 tonnesUSD 119min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports31 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,107 a tonne, 12,020 tonnesUSD 109min 2024 -
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Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind poweredHS 850239
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports63 per cent, 31 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valueUSD 95,896 a tonne, 1,136 tonnesUSD 109min 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 imports6 per cent, 85 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 45,020 a tonne, 2,392 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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Radar apparatusHS 852610
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports56 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 106min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports13 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 346,769 a tonne, 265 tonnesUSD 92min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 76,240 a tonne, 1,168 tonnesUSD 89min 2024 -
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Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)HS 300390
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports40 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 297 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 89min 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 imports16 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 118,820 a tonne, 742 tonnesUSD 88min 2024 -
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Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports43 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,738 a tonne, 6,576 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports76 per cent, 16 source countriesChangefrom USD 11m in 2022Unit valueUSD 40,784 a tonne, 1,795 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015HS 901590
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports59 per cent, 76 source countriesChangeup 114 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 271,827 a tonne, 266 tonnesUSD 72min 2024 -
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Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703HS 870710
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports85 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 154k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 70min 2024 -
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Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats'...HS 848790
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports68 per cent, 68 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 107m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 61,811 a tonne, 1,136 tonnesUSD 70min 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 853710
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports14 per cent, 83 source countriesChangeup 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 123,553 a tonne, 559 tonnesUSD 69min 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 imports10 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,963 a tonne, 2,133 tonnesUSD 68min 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 imports29 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 38,561 a tonne, 1,766 tonnesUSD 68min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,966 a tonne, 21,772 tonnesUSD 65min 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 imports27 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,738 a tonne, 1,416 tonnesUSD 62min 2024 -
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Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019HS 701990
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports48 per cent, 55 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 62min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports18 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,680 a tonne, 12,449 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 61 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 313,848 a tonne, 185 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901HS 390190
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports38 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,589 a tonne, 20,663 tonnesUSD 53min 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 imports11 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 589,139 a tonne, 88 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841350
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports45 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 234 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 63,318 a tonne, 798 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports22 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 443,701 a tonne, 111 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including partsHS 820719
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports47 per cent, 49 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 53,141 a tonne, 913 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion enginesHS 842139
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports23 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,670 a tonne, 1,378 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports58 per cent, 21 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 781 a tonne, 57,725 tonnesUSD 45min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports9 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,767 a tonne, 1,758 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta...HS 903090
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports64 per cent, 52 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 441,744 a tonne, 98 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports12 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 432,877 a tonne, 98 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Microtomes and parts and accessories thereofHS 902790
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports30 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 225,784 a tonne, 183 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412HS 841290
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports18 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 33,511 a tonne, 1,230 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including...HS 381190
Share of Saudi Arabia's imports61 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,414 a tonne, 9,246 tonnesUSD 41min 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.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511USD 73m in 2024, from USD 11m in 2022. The United States supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 28m in 2024, up 432 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 26 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 41m in 2024, up 333 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 13 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 198m in 2024, up 299 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022). The United States supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)HS 300390USD 89m in 2024, up 297 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). The United States supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428HS 842890USD 24m in 2024, up 295 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- 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 840890USD 40m in 2024, up 280 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300USD 33m in 2024, up 272 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149USD 29m in 2024, up 252 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190USD 21m in 2024, up 247 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 19 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190USD 89m in 2024, up 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022). The United States supplies 22 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841350USD 51m in 2024, up 234 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). The United States supplies 45 per cent of the line.
- Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the likeHS 848140USD 68m in 2024, up 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). The United States supplies 29 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steelHS 730799USD 30m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 27 per cent of the line.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143USD 309m in 2024, up 206 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022). The United States supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 23m in 2024, up 199 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 22m in 2024, up 197 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 8 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 847180USD 37m in 2024, up 189 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United States supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 18m in 2024, up 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the likeHS 848130USD 21m in 2024, up 165 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 18 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States 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.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 88073065 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 465m; 57 source countries in all.
- Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind poweredHS 85023963 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 109m; 31 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 38151176 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 73m; 16 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703HS 87071085 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 70m; 26 source countries in all.
- Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats'...HS 84879068 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 70m; 68 source countries in all.
- Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta...HS 90309064 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 43m; 52 source countries in all.
- Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including...HS 38119061 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 41m; 36 source countries in all.
- Cyclic hydrocarbons: cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, excluding cyclohexaneHS 29021995 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 33m; 10 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041183 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 25m; 25 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73062967 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 22m; 25 source countries in all.
- Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013HS 90139062 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 16m; 40 source countries in all.
- Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 94011065 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 14m; 22 source countries in all.
- Explosives, prepared: other than propellent powdersHS 36020073 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 13m; 10 source countries in all.
- Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea), 1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb)...HS 29034667 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 11m; 9 source countries in all.
- Glass: unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per Kelvin within a...HS 70023976 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 10m; 19 source countries in all.
- NitrogenHS 28043066 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 7m; 15 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5,000kgHS 87045195 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 6m; 3 source countries in all.
- Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its saltsHS 29072287 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 6m; 10 source countries in all.
- Electric detonatorsHS 36036074 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 6m; 8 source countries in all.
- Valves and tubes: receiver or amplifierHS 85408168 per cent of Saudi Arabia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 26 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 States'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.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324The United States: USD 626m at USD 56,363 a tonne. South Korea: USD 257m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 16,147 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,611 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321The United States: USD 362m at USD 14,755 a tonne. China: USD 2.2bn (45 per cent of the line) at USD 10,784 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,424 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199The United States: USD 352m at USD 153,702 a tonne. Italy: USD 38m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 111,756 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 175,543 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 326m at USD 23,090 a tonne. South Korea: USD 985m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 13,544 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,691 a tonne.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143The United States: USD 309m at USD 27,650 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 775m (50 per cent of the line) at USD 11,019 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,289 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322The United States: USD 247m at USD 14,192 a tonne. China: USD 1.4bn (20 per cent of the line) at USD 8,900 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,145 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 States: USD 208m at USD 16,227 a tonne. China: USD 45m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 11,817 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,883 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890The United States: USD 201m at USD 77,973 a tonne. China: USD 45m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 29,375 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 84,459 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439The United States: USD 198m at USD 1.6m a tonne. Italy: USD 274m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 450,120 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 339,094 a tonne.
- 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 300215The United States: USD 163m at USD 1.7m a tonne. Spain: USD 17m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 990,355 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.6m a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United States: USD 149m at USD 487,058 a tonne. China: USD 908m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 126,104 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 355,739 a tonne.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989The United States: USD 148m at USD 49,348 a tonne. India: USD 50m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 36,684 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,888 a tonne.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 381519The United States: USD 119m at USD 31,055 a tonne. Germany: USD 24m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 14,966 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,292 a tonne.
- Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind poweredHS 850239The United States: USD 109m at USD 95,896 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 56,998 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,379 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United States: USD 108m at USD 45,020 a tonne. Italy: USD 620m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 24,138 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,865 a tonne.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150The United States: USD 92m at USD 346,769 a tonne. China: USD 206m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 234,176 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 317,513 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190The United States: USD 89m at USD 76,240 a tonne. Italy: USD 38m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 51,214 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 75,640 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 382219The United States: USD 88m at USD 118,820 a tonne. Germany: USD 221m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 83,257 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,820 a tonne.
- Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110The United States: USD 84m at USD 12,738 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 20m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 9,516 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,259 a tonne.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511The United States: USD 73m at USD 40,784 a tonne. France: USD 6m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 14,861 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,011 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 States'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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