Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Oman: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Oman imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $3.0 million (110 tonnes). That is 84% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.5 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 | $3.0M | 110 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 223 t |
Where Oman imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 62% |
| China | $293K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $230K | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $132K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $126K | 4.3% |
| India | $68K | 2.3% |
| France | $51K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $42K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $29K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.91 per kg, 24% 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 Oman?
Oman imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.91 per kg in 2024, 24% 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 Oman changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 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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