Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $44.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $44.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 599 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 772 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), China (16%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 22% |
| China | $7.0M | 16% |
| Sweden | $6.4M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $5.8M | 13% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $854K | 1.9% |
| India | $842K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $614K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.91 per kg, close to the world average of $21.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lightning arresters and surge suppressors exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $11.5 million of lightning arresters and surge suppressors in 2024 (873 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Arab Emirates alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8535.40: Electrical apparatus: lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of lightning arresters and surge suppressors imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.91 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $21.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
The HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors is subheading 8535.40. 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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