Window and wall air conditioners imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of window and wall air conditioners by Saudi Arabia reached $1.27 billion in 2024 (277.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 17% 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 | $1.27B | 277.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 86.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 203.8K t |
| 2021 | $848.9M | 200.6K t |
| 2020 | $971.6M | 254.8K t |
| 2019 | $786.4M | 192.6K t |
| 2018 | $608.8M | 136.2K t |
| 2017 | $798.8M | 196.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports window and wall air conditioners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.17B | 92% |
| Thailand | $70.3M | 5.5% |
| India | $6.6M | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 0.5% |
| United States | $5.4M | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $3.7M | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $921K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $757K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $448K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.23, 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.
Window and wall air conditioners exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported window and wall air conditioners worth $43.1 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (26%), Egypt (17%), Iraq (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 26% |
| Egypt | $7.1M | 17% |
| Iraq | $5.2M | 12% |
| Oman | $4.1M | 9.6% |
| Morocco | $3.6M | 8.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Libya | $918K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia window and wall air conditioners imports (HS 8415.10): 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 8415.10: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or "split-system".
Common questions
What is the value of window and wall air conditioners imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported window and wall air conditioners worth $1.27 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply window and wall air conditioners to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($1.17 billion), followed by Thailand (6%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of window and wall air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of window and wall air conditioners to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $798.8 million in 2017 to $1.27 billion in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $923.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export window and wall air conditioners?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $43.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.23 billion a year.
What is the HS code for window and wall air conditioners?
The HS code for window and wall air conditioners is subheading 8415.10. 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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