Lamp ballasts exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $21.8 million of lamp ballasts in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 128 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 90% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 593 t |
| 2020 | $8K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $13K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $598K | 119 t |
| 2017 | $261K | 9 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports lamp ballasts to
One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $17.8M | 82% |
| Bahrain | $2.6M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $892K | 4.1% |
| Latvia | $466K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, 73% below the world average of $22.64, 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.
Lamp ballasts imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of lamp ballasts by Saudi Arabia reached $11.2 million in 2024 (659 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Korea (18%), Serbia (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 49% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 18% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| United States | $638K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $425K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $268K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $254K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $188K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $131K | 1.2% |
| France | $93K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lamp ballasts exports (HS 8504.10): 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 8504.10: Discharge lamps or tubes: ballasts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp ballasts exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported lamp ballasts worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 128 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy lamp ballasts from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Bahrain (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average export price of lamp ballasts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lamp ballasts from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $261 thousand in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import lamp ballasts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Serbia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp ballasts?
The HS code for lamp ballasts is subheading 8504.10. 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 8504 page.
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