Tumble dryers (large capacity) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.5 million of tumble dryers (large capacity) in 2024 (775 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.0 million.
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 | $9.5M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 622 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 427 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 520 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tumble dryers (large capacity) from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (23%), South Korea (22%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.2M | 24% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 23% |
| United States | $1.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 13% |
| China | $1.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $421K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $351K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $108K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $71K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $63K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.31 per kg, close to the world average of $11.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8451.29: Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of tumble dryers (large capacity) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tumble dryers (large capacity) worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tumble dryers (large capacity) to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of tumble dryers (large capacity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.31 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $11.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tumble dryers (large capacity) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tumble dryers (large capacity)?
The HS code for tumble dryers (large capacity) is subheading 8451.29. 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 8451 page.
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