Single phase AC motors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported single phase ac motors worth $52.3 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 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 | $52.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $49.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports single phase ac motors from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), India (11%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.0M | 42% |
| India | $5.9M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $5.3M | 10% |
| France | $4.0M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $3.6M | 6.9% |
| United States | $3.2M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 2% |
| Thailand | $723K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, close to the world average of $8.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Single phase AC motors exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of single phase ac motors by Saudi Arabia reached $808 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $414K | 51% |
| Egypt | $166K | 21% |
| Bahrain | $123K | 15% |
| China | $42K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia single phase ac motors imports (HS 8501.40): 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 8501.40: Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase.
Common questions
What is the value of single phase ac motors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported single phase ac motors worth $52.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply single phase ac motors to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by India (11%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of single phase ac motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of single phase ac motors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.4 million in 2017 to $52.3 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $53.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export single phase ac motors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $808 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $51.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for single phase ac motors?
The HS code for single phase ac motors is subheading 8501.40. 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 8501 page.
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