Distribution transformers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distribution transformers by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $2.9M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $823K | 57 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 66 t |
Where Egypt imports distribution transformers from
Most of the value came from India (24%), Spain (11%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+922% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $683K | 24% |
| Spain | $322K | 11% |
| Italy | $254K | 8.8% |
| China | $186K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $185K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $143K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $140K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 4.8% |
| United States | $136K | 4.7% |
| France | $105K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.08 per kg, 990% above the world average of $4.87. 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 distribution transformers imports (HS 8504.32): 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 8504.32: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 1kVA but not exceeding 16kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution transformers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported distribution transformers worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution transformers to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($683 thousand), followed by Spain (11%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.08 per kg in 2024, 990% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution transformers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution transformers?
The HS code for distribution transformers is subheading 8504.32. 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 8504 page.
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