Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Size & Insights

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2024 and is forecast to touch USD 5.2 billion in 2032, and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025-2032 owing to rapid growth in construction activities across residential, commercial and infrastructure due to Vision 2030 coupled with extremely hot climate.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Drivers

Extremely Hot Climate

Climatic conditions in Saudi Arabia is very harsh especially, during summer seasons the temperature can exceed 50* Celsius in some areas, demand for air conditioners is expected to rise significantly in coming years, which in turn will create lucrative growth opportunities for Saudi Arabia air conditioner market.

With the adoption of modern lifestyle and high disposable income, the consumer’s preference has significantly shifted towards the luxury housing products across Saudi Arabia. This changing demand of customers coupled with the continuous rise in the temperature of Saudi Arabia will attract a large number of consumers towards the Air Conditioner.

Rapid growth in construction activities across residential, commercial and infrastructure

Saudi Arabia air conditioner market is primarily driven by changes in the climatic conditions, increasing investment in the infrastructure projects, and the rising emphasis of government on economic diversification. Saudi Arabia government is heavily investing in different ongoing and upcoming projects such as Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, Neom, Qiddiya, and the development of Jeddah tower, which will accelerate the demand for air conditioners, especially in the residential and commercial sector, over the coming years.

As a part of Vision 2030, government is planning to boost the tourism and hospitality industry in the country, to strengthen its non-oil and gas sectors. It is estimated that more than 555,000 residential houses, over 275,000 hotel rooms and huge number of office and retail space are going to be constructed in Saudi Arabia by 2030 in the country.

Rapid infrastructural development in major Saudi Arabian cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Makkah, will provide enormous growth opportunities for air conditioner companies to provide advanced air conditioning solutions to the target customers in these cities. Moreover, increasing number of housing units, coupled with expansion of commercial and institutional spaces, are supplementing the market growth.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Segment Analysis

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by Type Insights: VRF systems segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR

Based on the type, the VRF systems segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for energy-efficient air conditioners among the target consumer to save energy and cost. The VRF system allows temperature control, easy installation, heating & cooling simultaneously and is cost-efficient with modular designs.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by End-User Insights: Commercial segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR

Based on the End-User, the commercial segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing commercial infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia including the smart city project Neom, the Red Sea Project, Amaala, Qiddiya entertainment city, Jeddah Tower, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Urban Heritage Administration Centre, and Makkah Museum, which will drive the demand for air-conditioner due to extreme climate conditions across the country.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by Distribution Channel : Online segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR

Based on the distribution channel, the online segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to the easy availability of a wide range of products along with doorstep delivery and different mode of payment options such as cash on delivery, credit card, and debit card. In addition to this, the online distribution channel provides an easy comparison between different products with attractive discount offers, thereby boosting the demand for the Air Conditioner market in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Major Players & Competitive Landscape

Several leading companies operating in the Saudi Arabia air conditioner market include AHI Carrier FZC, Al Salem Johnson Controls (York), Daikin Air Conditioning Saudi Arabia LLC, Fujitsu General (Middle East) FZE, GREE Electric Appliances Inc., LG Electronics Gulf FZE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC, Trane Inc., Samsung Saudi Arabia, Zamil Air Conditioner (ZAC), Airedale Air Conditioning, among others.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market News

• • In January 2019, Airedale International Air Conditioning, a major manufacturer of HVAC systems based out of United Kingdom signed a contract worth USD 1.26 million to supply air-conditioning systems for Saudi Arabia’s under-construction Riyadh Metro. The company will deliver the EasiCool line units for 176 Km long Riyadh Metro havincg 85 stations.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Scope of the Report

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Research Report Segmentation

The Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner market has been segmented based on Type, End-User, and Distribution Channel. Based on the Type, the market is segmented into Room/Unitary Air Conditioners, Chillers, VRF Systems, Coolers, and Others. Based on the End-User, the market is segmented into Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Automotive. Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online, and Others.

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by Type

• • Room/Unitary Air Conditioners
  • Chillers
  • VRF Systems
  • Coolers
  • Others

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by End-User

• • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Automotive

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market by Distribution Channel

• • Specialty Stores
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarket
  • Online
  • Others

Saudi Arabia Air Conditioner Market Leading players

• • AHI Carrier FZC
  • Al Salem Johnson Controls (York)
  • Daikin Air Conditioning Saudi Arabia LLC
  • Fujitsu General (Middle East) FZE
  • GREE Electric Appliances Inc.
  • LG Electronics Gulf FZE
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC
  • Trane Inc.
  • Samsung Saudi Arabia
  • Zamil Air Conditioner (ZAC)
  • Airedale Air Conditioning

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