Arc lamps imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of arc lamps by Saudi Arabia reached $15.8 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $15.8M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 28 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 9 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports arc lamps from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.7M | 87% |
| United States | $691K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $317K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $248K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $188K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $161K | 1% |
| Canada | $119K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $66K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $53K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $918.05 per kg, 174% above the world average of $335.35. 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.
Arc lamps exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $630 thousand of arc lamps in 2024 (192 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia arc lamps imports (HS 8539.41): 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 8539.41: Lamps: arc-lamps.
Common questions
What is the value of arc lamps imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported arc lamps worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply arc lamps to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of arc lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $918.05 per kg in 2024, 174% above the world average of $335.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of arc lamps to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export arc lamps?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $630 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for arc lamps?
The HS code for arc lamps is subheading 8539.41. 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 8539 page.
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