Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.8 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (653 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.8M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 270 t |
Where Egypt imports drawing and measuring instruments from
South Korea alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.2M | 53% |
| China | $4.0M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 2% |
| Italy | $237K | 2% |
| Russia | $210K | 1.8% |
| United States | $210K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $176K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $133K | 1.1% |
| France | $101K | 0.9% |
| India | $52K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017 | 80% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | 10% |
| 9017.30 | Mathematical equipment: micrometers, callipers and gauges | 7.6% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 1.6% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.15 per kg, 57% above the world average of $11.58. 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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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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (34%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.15 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $11.58 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 drawing and measuring instruments to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $12.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9017.80 (79% of the value) and 9017.20 (10%). 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 9017 page.
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