Electrical machinery imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electrical machinery worth $106.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less 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 | $106.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $117.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $110.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $121.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $78.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $74.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $76.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $80.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Portugal (12%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.7M | 44% |
| Portugal | $12.4M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $9.2M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543 | 75% |
| 8543.30 | Electrical machines and apparatus: for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis | 15% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543 | 7.1% |
| 8543.20 | Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generators | 2% |
| 8543.10 | Electrical machines and apparatus: particle accelerators | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.43 per kg, close to the world average of $74.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical machinery exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported electrical machinery worth $13.2 million (36 tonnes). Malta alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $9.4M | 71% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $621K | 4.7% |
| France | $355K | 2.7% |
| China | $299K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $240K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $218K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $163K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $136K | 1% |
| Italy | $76K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electrical machinery worth $106.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($46.7 million), followed by Portugal (12%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.43 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $74.10 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 electrical machinery to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.9 million in 2017 to $106.6 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $121.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, the United States and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $93.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (75% of the value) and 8543.30 (15%). 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 8543 page.
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