Display refrigeration units imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $160.1 million of display refrigeration units in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 221 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $160.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $144.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $151.5M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $100.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $78.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $72.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $82.6M | 16.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports display refrigeration units from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.3M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.4M | 18% |
| Thailand | $16.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $15.1M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $13.9M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| United States | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 32% below the world average of $8.08, 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.
Display refrigeration units exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported display refrigeration units worth $520 thousand (105 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (19%), Oman (15%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia display refrigeration units imports (HS 8418.50): 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 8418.50: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like).
Common questions
What is the value of display refrigeration units imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported display refrigeration units worth $160.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply display refrigeration units to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($61.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of display refrigeration units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $8.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of display refrigeration units to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.6 million in 2017 to $160.1 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $107.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export display refrigeration units?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $520 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $159.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for display refrigeration units?
The HS code for display refrigeration units is subheading 8418.50. 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 8418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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