Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $3.2 million (76 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.2M | 76 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 52 t |
Where Israel imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (21%), France (19%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $663K | 21% |
| France | $624K | 19% |
| Germany | $434K | 14% |
| China | $426K | 13% |
| United States | $371K | 12% |
| Sweden | $171K | 5.3% |
| India | $150K | 4.7% |
| Slovenia | $110K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 2% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.48 per kg, 96% 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.
Lightning arresters and surge suppressors exports from Israel
Israel exported $363 thousand of lightning arresters and surge suppressors in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $231K | 64% |
| Chile | $26K | 7.2% |
| Ethiopia | $24K | 6.6% |
| United States | $22K | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $16K | 4.4% |
| Gabon | $12K | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $8K | 2.2% |
| China | $7K | 1.9% |
| India | $5K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($663 thousand), followed by France (19%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.48 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $21.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
Yes. Israel exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Chile and Ethiopia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 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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