Burglar and fire alarms imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported burglar and fire alarms worth $22.3 million (244 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.3M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 164 t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 308 t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 370 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 258 t |
Where Egypt imports burglar and fire alarms from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (40%), Mexico (18%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 40% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 18% |
| United States | $2.1M | 9.4% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| France | $743K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $670K | 3% |
| Spain | $548K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $536K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $323K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.38 per kg, 32% above the world average of $69.22. 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.
Burglar and fire alarms exports from Egypt
Exports of burglar and fire alarms by Egypt reached $296 thousand in 2024 (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $181K | 61% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 6.7% |
| France | $12K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt burglar and fire alarms imports (HS 8531.10): 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 8531.10: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of burglar and fire alarms imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported burglar and fire alarms worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply burglar and fire alarms to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Mexico (18%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of burglar and fire alarms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.38 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $69.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of burglar and fire alarms to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export burglar and fire alarms?
Yes. Egypt exported $296 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for burglar and fire alarms?
The HS code for burglar and fire alarms is subheading 8531.10. 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 8531 page.
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