Electric motor imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Egypt reached $237.0 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $328.7 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 | $237.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $271.4M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $255.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $263.0M | 51.0K t |
| 2020 | $244.1M | 53.9K t |
| 2019 | $209.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $208.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $328.7M | 26.3K t |
Where Egypt imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (10%), Turkey (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $112.7M | 48% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $20.4M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $14.6M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.3M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $6.7M | 2.8% |
| Finland | $6.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| India | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.40 | Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | 29% |
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 19% |
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 14% |
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 14% |
| 8501.20 | Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W | 5.4% |
| 8501.51 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W | 3.9% |
| 8501.61 | Generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output not exceeding 75kVA | 3.6% |
| 8501.31 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.56 per kg, close to the world average of $13.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric motor exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported electric motor worth $4.8 million (264 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (36%), Finland (20%), Canada (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 36% |
| Finland | $955K | 20% |
| Canada | $295K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $234K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $215K | 4.5% |
| Ukraine | $187K | 3.9% |
| Australia | $164K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $149K | 3.1% |
| Russia | $105K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric motor worth $237.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($112.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.56 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.41 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 electric motor to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $328.7 million in 2017 to $237.0 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $328.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export electric motor?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Finland and Canada. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $232.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8501.40 (29% of the value) and 8501.52 (19%). 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 8501 page.
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