Ceramic insulating fittings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.3 million of ceramic insulating fittings in 2024 (667 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.0 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 | $2.3M | 667 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 726 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 281 t |
Where Egypt imports ceramic insulating fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 73% |
| Switzerland | $383K | 17% |
| Italy | $74K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 86% below the world average of $24.60, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt ceramic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.10): 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 8547.10: Insulating fittings: of ceramics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulating fittings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ceramic insulating fittings worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 667 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulating fittings to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (17%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $24.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic insulating fittings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulating fittings?
The HS code for ceramic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.10. 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 8547 page.
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