Camera objective lenses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported camera objective lenses worth $2.2 million (2 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.9 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 | $2.2M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1 t |
Where Egypt imports camera objective lenses from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (25%), Germany (23%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $556K | 25% |
| Germany | $509K | 23% |
| France | $275K | 12% |
| Japan | $165K | 7.5% |
| China | $145K | 6.5% |
| Thailand | $85K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $68K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 2.8% |
| United States | $50K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,109.70 per kg, 90% above the world average of $583.65. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt camera objective lenses imports (HS 9002.11): 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 9002.11: Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of camera objective lenses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported camera objective lenses worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply camera objective lenses to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($556 thousand), followed by Germany (23%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of camera objective lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,109.70 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $583.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of camera objective lenses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for camera objective lenses?
The HS code for camera objective lenses is subheading 9002.11. 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 9002 page.
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