Central air conditioning units imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of central air conditioning units by Saudi Arabia reached $56.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $93.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $69.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $93.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $55.9M | 5.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports central air conditioning units from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United Arab Emirates (9%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.7M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 8.9% |
| India | $4.8M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 8.6% |
| United States | $4.2M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 6% |
| Slovakia | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.95 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Central air conditioning units exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported central air conditioning units worth $8.1 million (840 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (26%), Pakistan (20%), Egypt (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported central air conditioning units worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.95 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.9 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $93.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export central air conditioning units?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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