Alternative chemistry batteries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.5 million of alternative chemistry batteries in 2024 (556 tonnes). Value rose 11% 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 | $6.5M | 556 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 531 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $965K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $869K | 103 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 227 t |
Where Egypt imports alternative chemistry batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 65% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $258K | 4% |
| Mexico | $249K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $200K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $113K | 1.7% |
| France | $88K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $66K | 1% |
| South Korea | $40K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.74 per kg, close to the world average of $11.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt alternative chemistry batteries imports (HS 8507.80): 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 8507.80: Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of alternative chemistry batteries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported alternative chemistry batteries worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply alternative chemistry batteries to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average import price of alternative chemistry batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.74 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alternative chemistry batteries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alternative chemistry batteries?
The HS code for alternative chemistry batteries is subheading 8507.80. 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 8507 page.
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