Evaporative air coolers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of evaporative air coolers by Saudi Arabia reached $18.6 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.8 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 | $18.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports evaporative air coolers from
Most of the value came from China (50%), United States (20%), Australia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 50% |
| United States | $3.6M | 20% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| India | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $834K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $804K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 2.1% |
| France | $97K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $95K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 22% below the world average of $7.05, 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.
Evaporative air coolers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $801 thousand of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (389 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), Jordan (18%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported evaporative air coolers worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export evaporative air coolers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $801 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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