Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors by Egypt reached $9.2 million in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 131% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $9.2M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 141 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 532 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 158 t |
Where Egypt imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Most of the value came from Sweden (47%), Germany (21%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.3M | 47% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 21% |
| China | $834K | 9.1% |
| France | $528K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $302K | 3.3% |
| United States | $302K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $283K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $97K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $72K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.24 per kg, 58% above the world average of $21.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Germany (21%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.24 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $21.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2020 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 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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