Saudi Arabia: Microwave Oven Market 2025

Microwave Oven Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi microwave oven market decreased by 99.9% to less than $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption posted a noticeable increase. Microwave oven consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Microwave Oven Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, microwave oven production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Microwave oven production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Microwave Oven Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of microwave ovens exported from Saudi Arabia fell to X units, reducing by -6.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 252%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microwave oven exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X units) was the main destination for microwave oven exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, microwave oven exports to Sri Lanka exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sri Lanka amounted to +47.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+3,300.0% per year) and Egypt (-39.5% per year).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for microwave ovens exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sri Lanka stood at +48.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+6,330.0% per year) and Egypt (-40.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average microwave oven export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+89.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microwave Oven Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X units of microwave ovens were imported into Saudi Arabia; jumping by 16% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +88.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, microwave oven imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +86.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of microwave oven to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +8.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microwave ovens to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average microwave oven import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +4.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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