Counters and indicators imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of counters and indicators by Egypt reached $104.6 million in 2024 (909 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $104.6M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $47.9M | 411 t |
| 2022 | $101.2M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 567 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 485 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 270 t |
Where Egypt imports counters and indicators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.3M | 84% |
| South Korea | $7.3M | 7% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $691K | 0.7% |
| United States | $250K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $103K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9029
| 9029.20 | Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes | 96% |
| 9029.90 | Meters and counters: parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like: speed… | 2.1% |
| 9029.10 | Meters and counters: revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9029.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $115.03 per kg, close to the world average of $99.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Counters and indicators exports from Egypt
Exports of counters and indicators by Egypt reached $1.2 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Taiwan accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 97% |
| Iraq | $31K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.4% |
| Bolivia | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9029: Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes.
Common questions
What is the value of counters and indicators imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported counters and indicators worth $104.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply counters and indicators to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($87.3 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of counters and indicators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $115.03 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $99.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of counters and indicators to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $104.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export counters and indicators?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Iraq and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $103.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for counters and indicators?
The HS code for counters and indicators is heading 9029. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9029.20 (96% of the value) and 9029.90 (2%). 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 9029 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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