Microwave ovens imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microwave ovens by Saudi Arabia reached $36.4 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $36.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports microwave ovens from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 97% |
| Italy | $385K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $186K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $171K | 0.5% |
| United States | $48K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $35K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $16K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.00, 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.
Microwave ovens exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported microwave ovens worth $8.9 million (84 tonnes). Poland alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $8.7M | 98% |
| Yemen | $59K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.3% |
| United States | $25K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $8K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia microwave ovens imports (HS 8516.50): 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 8516.50: Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave ovens imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported microwave ovens worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply microwave ovens to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of microwave ovens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microwave ovens to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2021 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export microwave ovens?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave ovens?
The HS code for microwave ovens is subheading 8516.50. 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 8516 page.
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