Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar was 9.59 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in Saudi Arabia, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 9.59 billion for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.0% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in Saudi Arabia peaked at 9.59 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 821.18 million, in 1994.
That places Saudi Arabia 34th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 821.18 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.37 billion | +66.8% |
| 1996 | 1.19 billion | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 1.23 billion | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 1.59 billion | +29.1% |
| 2000 | 1.52 billion | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 1.12 billion | -26.6% |
| 2002 | 1.16 billion | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.44 billion | +23.7% |
| 2004 | 1.86 billion | +29.8% |
| 2005 | 2.78 billion | +48.9% |
| 2006 | 3.28 billion | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 5.44 billion | +66.0% |
| 2008 | 6.75 billion | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 5.89 billion | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 4.60 billion | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 5.88 billion | +27.9% |
| 2012 | 7.23 billion | +22.9% |
| 2013 | 7.34 billion | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 7.11 billion | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 8.56 billion | +20.4% |
| 2016 | 6.09 billion | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 5.49 billion | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 5.05 billion | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 5.09 billion | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 4.37 billion | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 4.72 billion | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 5.67 billion | +20.2% |
| 2023 | 7.49 billion | +32.2% |
| 2024 | 9.59 billion | +28.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.24 billion | 821.18 million | 1.59 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.12 billion | 1.12 billion | 6.75 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.24 billion | 4.60 billion | 8.56 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.37 billion | 4.37 billion | 9.59 billion | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 271.72 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in Saudi Arabia was 9.59 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.59 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 821.18 million in 1994.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.