Household vacuum cleaners imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $41.4 million of household vacuum cleaners in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $41.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports household vacuum cleaners from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.1M | 70% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Philippines | $1.3M | 3% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $983K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $968K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $932K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $694K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $431K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.41 per kg, 37% below the world average of $19.69, 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.
Household vacuum cleaners exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $774 thousand of household vacuum cleaners in 2024 (51 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $754K | 98% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia household vacuum cleaners imports (HS 8508.11): 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 8508.11: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L.
Common questions
What is the value of household vacuum cleaners imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported household vacuum cleaners worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply household vacuum cleaners to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of household vacuum cleaners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.41 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $19.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household vacuum cleaners to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2021 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export household vacuum cleaners?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $774 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for household vacuum cleaners?
The HS code for household vacuum cleaners is subheading 8508.11. 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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