Upright freezers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $14.9 million of upright freezers in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.2 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 | $14.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports upright freezers from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Thailand (27%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 44% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 27% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 17% |
| United States | $700K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $378K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $264K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $194K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $151K | 1% |
| Australia | $54K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 28% below the world average of $5.30, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia upright freezers imports (HS 8418.40): 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 8418.40: Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of upright freezers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported upright freezers worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright freezers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $5.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of upright freezers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright freezers?
The HS code for upright freezers is subheading 8418.40. 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 8418 page.
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