Data readers and transcription machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported data readers and transcription machines worth $14.1 million (77 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.8 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 | $14.1M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 259 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 320 t |
Where Egypt imports data readers and transcription machines from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Germany (12%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 44% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 12% |
| United States | $1.4M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $487K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $376K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $289K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $282K | 2% |
| Mexico | $269K | 1.9% |
| France | $228K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.76 per kg, 20% above the world average of $152.76. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of data readers and transcription machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported data readers and transcription machines worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.76 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $152.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. 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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