Medium voltage circuit breakers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium voltage circuit breakers by Saudi Arabia reached $58.1 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $165.7 million.
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 | $58.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $137.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $165.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $93.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 784 t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medium voltage circuit breakers from
South Korea alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $30.1M | 52% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.6M | 18% |
| China | $8.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| United States | $745K | 1.3% |
| France | $557K | 1% |
| Australia | $415K | 0.7% |
| India | $214K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.05 per kg, 28% below the world average of $29.43, 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.
Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $583 thousand (53 tonnes). Yemen alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $322K | 55% |
| Bahrain | $112K | 19% |
| Turkey | $93K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia medium voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $58.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 201 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium voltage circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($30.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.05 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $29.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium voltage circuit breakers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $58.1 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2021 at $165.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $583 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Bahrain and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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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