Small electric fans imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small electric fans by Saudi Arabia reached $93.2 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $93.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $83.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $68.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $67.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $79.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 9.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports small electric fans from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.9M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $15.0M | 16% |
| United States | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $864K | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $822K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $695K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, close to the world average of $7.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small electric fans exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $978 thousand of small electric fans in 2024 (132 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Yemen (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $254K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $236K | 24% |
| Yemen | $150K | 15% |
| Sudan | $66K | 6.7% |
| Bahrain | $59K | 6% |
| United States | $51K | 5.2% |
| Malta | $47K | 4.8% |
| Jordan | $44K | 4.5% |
| Oman | $21K | 2.2% |
| China | $19K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia small electric fans imports (HS 8414.51): 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 8414.51: Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W.
Common questions
What is the value of small electric fans imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported small electric fans worth $93.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply small electric fans to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($56.9 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of small electric fans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small electric fans to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $93.2 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export small electric fans?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $92.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small electric fans?
The HS code for small electric fans is subheading 8414.51. 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 8414 page.
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