Electric irons imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $40.6 million of electric irons in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 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 | $40.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric irons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.3M | 77% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 8.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| India | $77K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 33% below the world average of $11.69, 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.
Electric irons exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of electric irons by Saudi Arabia reached $254 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electric irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric irons worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by Japan (8%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $11.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric irons to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export electric irons?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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