Electric water heaters exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $158.9 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158.9M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $151.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $128.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $100.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $101.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $83.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $72.8M | 19.4K t |
Where Egypt exports electric water heaters to
Most of it went to France (34%), Spain (16%), Libya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $53.8M | 34% |
| Spain | $25.3M | 16% |
| Libya | $23.2M | 15% |
| Morocco | $8.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 3.5% |
| Uruguay | $4.7M | 3% |
| Jordan | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 21% below the world average of $7.63, 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 water heaters imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $7.2 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (764 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (28%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 31% |
| China | $2.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 16% |
| United States | $654K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $427K | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $252K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $101K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $47K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $31K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt electric water heaters exports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported electric water heaters worth $158.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 166 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy electric water heaters from Egypt?
France was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($53.8 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Libya (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of electric water heaters from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $72.8 million in 2017 to $158.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $108.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import electric water heaters?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $151.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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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