Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.6 million of electric signalling apparatus (other) in 2024 (112 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.6 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 | $7.6M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 388 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 69 t |
Where Egypt imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (20%), Mexico (15%), China (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 20% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 16% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $660K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $390K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $321K | 4.2% |
| France | $312K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $269K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $254K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.16 per kg, 25% below the world average of $90.29, 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.
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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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.16 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $90.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2021 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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