Electric heating resistors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electric heating resistors worth $13.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $13.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 447 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 435 t |
Where Egypt imports electric heating resistors from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Italy (17%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 35% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 15% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 7.6% |
| United States | $197K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $146K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 1% |
| Spain | $125K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $124K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, 56% below the world average of $21.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric heating resistors exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.8 million of electric heating resistors in 2024 (326 tonnes). Most of it went to France (29%), Argentina (28%), Thailand (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 29% |
| Argentina | $1.0M | 28% |
| Thailand | $655K | 17% |
| Ukraine | $466K | 12% |
| Georgia | $247K | 6.6% |
| India | $87K | 2.3% |
| Uruguay | $86K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $37K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $30K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt electric heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric heating resistors worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $21.83 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 heating resistors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export electric heating resistors?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Argentina and Thailand. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. 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 8516 page.
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