Circuit protection devices imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported circuit protection devices worth $83.3 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $83.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.9M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 685 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports circuit protection devices from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), Mexico (17%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.6M | 20% |
| Mexico | $13.8M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 11% |
| China | $8.8M | 11% |
| Sweden | $8.3M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 6.3% |
| United States | $4.9M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.98 per kg, close to the world average of $44.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit protection devices exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of circuit protection devices by Saudi Arabia reached $841 thousand in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (31%), Yemen (17%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $261K | 31% |
| Yemen | $139K | 17% |
| France | $93K | 11% |
| Turkey | $75K | 8.9% |
| Italy | $65K | 7.7% |
| Oman | $63K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $40K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $16K | 1.9% |
| India | $14K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported circuit protection devices worth $83.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.98 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $44.35 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 protection devices to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $83.3 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export circuit protection devices?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $841 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $82.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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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