Car radios imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.1 million of car radios in 2024 (23 tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $549K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $260K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $554K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 10 t |
Where Egypt imports car radios from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.6M | 54% |
| China | $952K | 31% |
| United States | $244K | 8% |
| Hungary | $87K | 2.8% |
| Samoa | $71K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.5% |
| France | $11K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $134.53 per kg, 27% above the world average of $105.60. 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 car radios imports (HS 8527.29): 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 8527.29: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of car radios imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported car radios worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply car radios to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (31%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of car radios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $134.53 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $105.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car radios to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for car radios?
The HS code for car radios is subheading 8527.29. 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 8527 page.
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