Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.0 million of lightning arresters and surge suppressors in 2024 (826 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $13.0M | 826 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 472 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 324 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 331 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 150 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.3M | 56% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 14% |
| United States | $630K | 4.8% |
| India | $458K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $416K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $407K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $391K | 3% |
| China | $377K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $188K | 1.5% |
| France | $167K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $21.63, 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.
Lightning arresters and surge suppressors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $324 thousand (44 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (37%), Saudi Arabia (27%), Malawi (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $121K | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 27% |
| Malawi | $43K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 9.2% |
| Namibia | $13K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.5% |
| India | $4K | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $4K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports (HS 8535.40): 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 8535.40: 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 826 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $21.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Saudi Arabia and Malawi. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 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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