High voltage circuit breakers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $452.2 million (18.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $452.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $243.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $164.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $131.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $43.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $70.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $82.9M | 4.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high voltage circuit breakers from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $312.6M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $108.1M | 24% |
| Sweden | $11.1M | 2.5% |
| China | $8.3M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 1% |
| France | $3.0M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 0.7% |
| United States | $857K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $168K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.32 per kg, close to the world average of $22.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage circuit breakers exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported high voltage circuit breakers worth $1.4 million (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 75% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 16% |
| United States | $76K | 5.4% |
| Sudan | $45K | 3.2% |
| Yemen | $5K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.29): 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 8535.29: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage circuit breakers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $452.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 194 countries worldwide, with 34% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($312.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Sweden (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.32 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $22.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.9 million in 2017 to $452.2 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $153.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $450.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for high voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.29. 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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