Industrial heat exchangers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $288.1 million of industrial heat exchangers in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $288.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $281.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $136.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $108.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $155.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $204.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $158.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $261.3M | 26.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial heat exchangers from
Most of the value came from South Korea (22%), Italy (19%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $64.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $55.9M | 19% |
| India | $30.5M | 11% |
| China | $24.5M | 8.5% |
| United States | $22.4M | 7.8% |
| France | $17.8M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $9.6M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.63 per kg, close to the world average of $19.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial heat exchangers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of industrial heat exchangers by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (307 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (29%), Kuwait (25%), Egypt (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $779K | 29% |
| Kuwait | $676K | 25% |
| Egypt | $667K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $290K | 11% |
| Qatar | $50K | 1.9% |
| United States | $48K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $38K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.3% |
| Malta | $32K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial heat exchangers imports (HS 8419.50): 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 8419.50: Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heat exchangers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial heat exchangers worth $288.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heat exchangers to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($64.7 million), followed by Italy (19%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heat exchangers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $19.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heat exchangers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $261.3 million in 2017 to $288.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $199.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial heat exchangers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $285.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial heat exchangers?
The HS code for industrial heat exchangers is subheading 8419.50. 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 8419 page.
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