Thyristors and triacs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.3 million of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (263 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 152% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $10.3M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $878K | 46 t |
| 2020 | $673K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $690K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $819K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $576K | 3 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports thyristors and triacs from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 20% |
| Finland | $926K | 9% |
| Hungary | $744K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $642K | 6.2% |
| India | $174K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $99K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $50K | 0.5% |
| United States | $50K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.33 per kg, 59% below the world average of $96.91, 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.
Thyristors and triacs exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $301 thousand of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (1 tonnes). Finland alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $299K | 99% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia thyristors and triacs imports (HS 8541.30): 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 8541.30: Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices.
Common questions
What is the value of thyristors and triacs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported thyristors and triacs worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply thyristors and triacs to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of thyristors and triacs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.33 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $96.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thyristors and triacs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $576 thousand in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export thyristors and triacs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Finland and Sweden. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thyristors and triacs?
The HS code for thyristors and triacs is subheading 8541.30. 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 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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