Electrical parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electrical parts worth $151.6 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $213.1 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 | $151.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $167.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $174.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $213.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $190.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $204.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $182.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $127.8M | 9.4K t |
Where Egypt imports electrical parts from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Italy (14%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.0M | 24% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $10.1M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $9.7M | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7.2M | 4.7% |
| France | $6.2M | 4.1% |
| Malta | $5.5M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 84% |
| 8538.10 | Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their… | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.31 per kg, 42% below the world average of $24.56, 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.
Electrical parts exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported electrical parts worth $13.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (32%), United Kingdom (11%), Sudan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 11% |
| Sudan | $1.4M | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 9.9% |
| France | $929K | 7% |
| Malta | $683K | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $584K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $320K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $294K | 2.2% |
| Libya | $275K | 2.1% |
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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electrical parts worth $151.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($37.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.31 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $24.56 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 parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.8 million in 2017 to $151.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $213.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export electrical parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $138.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (84% of the value) and 8538.10 (16%). 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 8538 page.
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