Non-electric water heaters imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-electric water heaters by Saudi Arabia reached $13.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 570 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 523 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports non-electric water heaters from
The largest suppliers were Greece (41%), Germany (14%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $5.4M | 41% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 14% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $966K | 7.3% |
| India | $708K | 5.4% |
| United States | $619K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $564K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $338K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $295K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $253K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, close to the world average of $7.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-electric water heaters exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported non-electric water heaters worth $216 thousand (82 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), Yemen (28%), Sudan (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 29% |
| Yemen | $61K | 28% |
| Sudan | $53K | 25% |
| Bahrain | $35K | 16% |
| India | $2K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported non-electric water heaters worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to Saudi Arabia?
Greece was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export non-electric water heaters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. 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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