Circuit protection devices imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit protection devices by Egypt reached $15.0 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.8 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 | $15.0M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 453 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 579 t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 699 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 565 t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 376 t |
Where Egypt imports circuit protection devices from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), China (17%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 25% |
| China | $2.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| India | $944K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $810K | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $653K | 4.3% |
| France | $553K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $493K | 3.3% |
| United States | $229K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.15 per kg, 29% above the world average of $44.35. 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 protection devices exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported circuit protection devices worth $574 thousand (19 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (31%), Togo (25%), Turkey (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $176K | 31% |
| Togo | $143K | 25% |
| Turkey | $62K | 11% |
| South Africa | $51K | 8.9% |
| Sweden | $48K | 8.3% |
| Nigeria | $27K | 4.7% |
| Ukraine | $16K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 2% |
| Hungary | $11K | 1.9% |
| United States | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported circuit protection devices worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.15 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $44.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export circuit protection devices?
Yes. Egypt exported $574 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Togo and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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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