Circuit breakers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported circuit breakers worth $93.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $118.0 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 | $93.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $98.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $75.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $86.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $118.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $88.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $86.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from China (30%), India (10%), Czech Republic (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.8M | 30% |
| India | $9.3M | 9.9% |
| Czech Republic | $6.7M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 6.7% |
| France | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $4.8M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.07 per kg, close to the world average of $29.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit breakers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of circuit breakers by Saudi Arabia reached $5.4 million in 2024 (313 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 76% |
| Yemen | $475K | 8.8% |
| Iraq | $360K | 6.7% |
| Estonia | $135K | 2.5% |
| Libya | $100K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $65K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $19K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported circuit breakers worth $93.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by India (10%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.07 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $93.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2020 at $118.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $88.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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