Battery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported battery worth $13.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.9 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 | $13.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports battery from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Singapore (11%), Indonesia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+884% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 41% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $937K | 7.2% |
| Greece | $760K | 5.8% |
| United States | $581K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $543K | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $391K | 3% |
| India | $391K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $251K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide | 34% |
| 8506.50 | Cells and batteries: primary, lithium | 25% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 14% |
| 8506.80 | Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc) | 8.7% |
| 8506.60 | Cells and batteries: primary, air-zinc | 8.2% |
| 8506.90 | Cells and batteries: primary, parts thereof | 7.3% |
| 8506.40 | Cells and batteries: primary, silver oxide | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Battery exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported battery worth $9.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (42%), Saudi Arabia (12%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.1M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $844K | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $815K | 8.4% |
| Sudan | $789K | 8.1% |
| Lebanon | $509K | 5.2% |
| Oman | $453K | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $390K | 4% |
| Jordan | $210K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $177K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported battery worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Singapore (11%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.83 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 battery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $25.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export battery?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (34% of the value) and 8506.50 (25%). 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 8506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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