Industrial heating equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial heating equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $10.5 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 188% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $10.5M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 76 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 34 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial heating equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), United Kingdom (26%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 26% |
| United States | $1.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $508K | 4.9% |
| India | $483K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $337K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $132K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $113K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $62K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.11 per kg, 34% above the world average of $47.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial heating equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $666 thousand of industrial heating equipment in 2024 (45 tonnes). Philippines alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $459K | 69% |
| Qatar | $182K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial heating equipment imports (HS 8514.40): 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 8514.40: Heating equipment: for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heating equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial heating equipment worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heating equipment to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 991% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heating equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.11 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $47.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heating equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export industrial heating equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $666 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial heating equipment?
The HS code for industrial heating equipment is subheading 8514.40. 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 8514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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