Analytical instruments imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported analytical instruments worth $112.9 million (734 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $161.3 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 | $112.9M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $105.9M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $113.8M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $161.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $121.7M | 946 t |
| 2019 | $119.3M | 804 t |
| 2018 | $117.0M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $99.7M | 652 t |
Where Egypt imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), United States (12%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.1M | 22% |
| United States | $13.2M | 12% |
| France | $10.6M | 9.4% |
| China | $8.1M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $5.0M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.90 | Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof | 25% |
| 9027.80 | Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities… | 23% |
| 9027.50 | Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs) | 22% |
| 9027.10 | Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis | 14% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) | 9.3% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.67 per kg, 31% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported analytical instruments worth $2.1 million (10 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (22%), Libya (19%), Algeria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $470K | 22% |
| Libya | $403K | 19% |
| Algeria | $185K | 8.7% |
| United States | $149K | 7% |
| Germany | $146K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $132K | 6.2% |
| Canada | $126K | 5.9% |
| France | $120K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $89K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $45K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported analytical instruments worth $112.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 734 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.67 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.7 million in 2017 to $112.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $161.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $110.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9027.90 (25% of the value) and 9027.80 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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