Communication apparatus (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported communication apparatus (other) worth $168.8 million (133 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $168.8M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $142.9M | 561 t |
| 2022 | $204.5M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $113.6M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $45.9M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 90 t |
Where Egypt imports communication apparatus (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $129.4M | 77% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $8.4M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $859K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $733K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $621K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $562K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,272.05 per kg, 1014% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.3 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $880K | 67% |
| France | $120K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 6.6% |
| Hungary | $72K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $50K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $25K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $15K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported communication apparatus (other) worth $168.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($129.4 million), followed by Mexico (8%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,272.05 per kg in 2024, 1014% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $168.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $204.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $167.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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