Ceramic insulators imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ceramic insulators worth $10.0 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 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 | $10.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Egypt imports ceramic insulators from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Turkey (22%), Portugal (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 43% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 22% |
| Portugal | $946K | 9.4% |
| United States | $731K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $672K | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $427K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $193K | 1.9% |
| France | $170K | 1.7% |
| India | $96K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $66K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.64, 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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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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulators imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ceramic insulators worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulators to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.64 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 insulators to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20. 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 8546 page.
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