High voltage apparatus (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high voltage apparatus (other) worth $268.5 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 47% on 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 | $268.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $182.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $158.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $121.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $69.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $84.6M | 5.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high voltage apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Austria (17%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.6M | 27% |
| Austria | $44.7M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $33.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $25.5M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 6.5% |
| India | $11.1M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $9.1M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| United States | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $6.2M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.19 per kg, 50% below the world average of $34.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage apparatus (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.9 million of high voltage apparatus (other) in 2024 (842 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (44%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Yemen (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high voltage apparatus (other) imports (HS 8535.90): 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 8535.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage apparatus (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high voltage apparatus (other) worth $268.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 219 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($73.6 million), followed by Austria (17%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.19 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $34.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage apparatus (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.6 million in 2017 to $268.5 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $124.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high voltage apparatus (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $261.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage apparatus (other)?
The HS code for high voltage apparatus (other) is subheading 8535.90. 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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