Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.8 million of lightning arresters and surge suppressors in 2024 (111 tonnes). That is 107% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.9 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 | $2.8M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $977K | 61 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 219 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 79 t |
Where Algeria imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 59% |
| Germany | $396K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $244K | 8.7% |
| China | $196K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $117K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $83K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $70K | 2.5% |
| India | $18K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.5% |
| Croatia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.31 per kg, close to the world average of $21.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports (HS 8535.40): 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 8535.40: Electrical apparatus: lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of lightning arresters and surge suppressors imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.31 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $21.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
The HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors is subheading 8535.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8535 page.
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