Breathing apparatus imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported breathing apparatus worth $4.4 million (37 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.6 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 | $4.4M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 41 t |
Where Egypt imports breathing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (19%), United States (16%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $853K | 20% |
| United States | $703K | 16% |
| China | $698K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $517K | 12% |
| Germany | $370K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $364K | 8.3% |
| Denmark | $242K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $117K | 2.7% |
| France | $110K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $110K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $118.15 per kg, 76% above the world average of $67.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Breathing apparatus exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported breathing apparatus worth $482 thousand (2 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (45%), Libya (21%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $218K | 45% |
| Libya | $99K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 15% |
| Spain | $27K | 5.6% |
| Iraq | $26K | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $12K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
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 9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20.
Common questions
What is the value of breathing apparatus imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported breathing apparatus worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply breathing apparatus to Egypt?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($853 thousand), followed by the United States (16%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of breathing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $118.15 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $67.12 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 breathing apparatus to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $7.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export breathing apparatus?
Yes. Egypt exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Libya and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for breathing apparatus?
The HS code for breathing apparatus is heading 9020. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9020.00. 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 9020 page.
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