Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $5.1 million (536 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.1M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 246 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 199 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 176 t |
Where Iraq imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United States (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 35% |
| United States | $1.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $830K | 16% |
| Turkey | $713K | 14% |
| Sweden | $250K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $224K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $85K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $83K | 1.6% |
| India | $64K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.47 per kg, 56% below the world average of $21.63, 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.
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The shipment records behind Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024, 56% below 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 Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2019 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 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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