Diodes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diodes by Egypt reached $8.3 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 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 | $8.3M | 39 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 25 t |
Where Egypt imports diodes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 67% |
| Germany | $488K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $471K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $447K | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $412K | 5% |
| Indonesia | $275K | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $194K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $131K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $53K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $214.65 per kg, 674% above the world average of $27.73. 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.
Diodes exports from Egypt
Exports of diodes by Egypt reached $452 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest (+756% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $339K | 75% |
| Libya | $48K | 11% |
| Malta | $28K | 6.2% |
| Tunisia | $12K | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $9K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $5K | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $3K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt diodes imports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported diodes worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply diodes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of diodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $214.65 per kg in 2024, 674% above the world average of $27.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diodes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export diodes?
Yes. Egypt exported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Libya and Malta. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. 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 8541 page.
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