Fire extinguishers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fire extinguishers by Saudi Arabia reached $50.8 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $50.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $45.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fire extinguishers from
The largest suppliers were United States (42%), China (24%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.5M | 42% |
| China | $12.4M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 9.5% |
| India | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1000K | 2% |
| Spain | $804K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $667K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $465K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fire extinguishers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $532 thousand of fire extinguishers in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $349K | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 11% |
| France | $31K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $21K | 4% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 2.5% |
| United States | $9K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 1.5% |
| India | $6K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fire extinguishers worth $50.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $50.8 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $55.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fire extinguishers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $532 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $50.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. 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 8424 page.
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