Electric wheelchairs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.4 million of electric wheelchairs in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 621 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 203 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 242 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric wheelchairs from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 91% |
| Taiwan | $292K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $97K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $81K | 1% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.9% |
| France | $57K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, 72% below the world average of $20.21, 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 wheelchairs imports (HS 8713.90): 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 8713.90: Carriages for disabled persons: mechanically propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of electric wheelchairs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric wheelchairs worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric wheelchairs to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric wheelchairs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $20.21 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 wheelchairs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric wheelchairs?
The HS code for electric wheelchairs is subheading 8713.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8713 page.
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