Circuit breakers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported circuit breakers worth $63.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $83.0 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 | $63.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $67.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $83.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $52.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Germany (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.2M | 32% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $5.8M | 9.1% |
| India | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.2M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.25 per kg, 31% above the world average of $29.28. 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.
Circuit breakers exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported circuit breakers worth $847 thousand (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (21%), Italy (11%), Mali (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+917% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $174K | 21% |
| Italy | $96K | 11% |
| Mali | $79K | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $72K | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $56K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $52K | 6.2% |
| United States | $52K | 6.1% |
| Libya | $51K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported circuit breakers worth $63.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.25 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $63.3 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $83.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Egypt exported $847 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Italy and Mali. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $62.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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