Electric resistance furnaces imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported electric resistance furnaces worth $18.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $18.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 576 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 447 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 522 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 524 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric resistance furnaces from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.9M | 53% |
| China | $2.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $919K | 5% |
| United States | $752K | 4.1% |
| France | $385K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $345K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $322K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $293K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $288K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 24% below the world average of $21.16, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia electric resistance furnaces imports (HS 8514.10): 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 8514.10: Furnaces and ovens: electric, for industrial or laboratory use, resistance heated.
Common questions
What is the value of electric resistance furnaces imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric resistance furnaces worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric resistance furnaces to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric resistance furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $21.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric resistance furnaces to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric resistance furnaces?
The HS code for electric resistance furnaces is subheading 8514.10. 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 8514 page.
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