Electric cars imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric cars by Egypt reached $201.8 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 168% 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 | $201.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $126.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 567 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $778K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $204K | 4 t |
Where Egypt imports electric cars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $152.4M | 76% |
| Germany | $17.2M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $7.6M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $595K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $450K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.15 per kg, close to the world average of $18.28.
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 electric cars imports (HS 8703.80): 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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric cars worth $201.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($152.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric cars to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $204 thousand in 2017 to $201.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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