Contact lenses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.5 million of contact lenses in 2024 (28 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $5.5M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 49 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 15 t |
Where Egypt imports contact lenses from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Italy (15%), Ireland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $843K | 15% |
| Ireland | $732K | 13% |
| United States | $705K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $345K | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $234K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $199K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $196.04 per kg, 39% above the world average of $141.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported contact lenses worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $196.04 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $141.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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