Computer storage units imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $30.0 million of computer storage units in 2024 (82 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $64.3 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 | $30.0M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $38.5M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $64.3M | 389 t |
| 2020 | $57.3M | 354 t |
| 2019 | $55.2M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $51.1M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 126 t |
Where Egypt imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from Ireland (23%), Netherlands (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.9M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 21% |
| China | $4.3M | 14% |
| United States | $2.6M | 8.8% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $841K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $831K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $785K | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $696K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $366.41 per kg, close to the world average of $384.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer storage units exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.2 million of computer storage units in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (49%), Hungary (34%), China (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 49% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 34% |
| China | $266K | 8.3% |
| United States | $70K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $43K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 1.1% |
| France | $16K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported computer storage units worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Egypt?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $366.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $384.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $64.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export computer storage units?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Hungary and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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