Vehicle air conditioners imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle air conditioners by Saudi Arabia reached $46.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.5 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 | $46.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $39.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 162 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 183 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 123 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vehicle air conditioners from
Most of the value came from Ireland (30%), Thailand (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $13.9M | 30% |
| Thailand | $7.5M | 16% |
| China | $7.1M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $737K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.85 per kg, close to the world average of $19.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vehicle air conditioners imports (HS 8415.20): 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 8415.20: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle air conditioners imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vehicle air conditioners worth $46.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle air conditioners to Saudi Arabia?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.85 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $19.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle air conditioners to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $46.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle air conditioners?
The HS code for vehicle air conditioners is subheading 8415.20. 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 8415 page.
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