Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $62.9 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $90.4 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 | $62.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $52.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $57.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $60.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Japan (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 26% |
| Japan | $14.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 5.6% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.01 per kg, 21% below the world average of $35.57, 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 switching apparatus (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of electrical switching apparatus (other) by Egypt reached $16.8 million in 2024 (342 tonnes). Most of it went to France (32%), Saudi Arabia (22%), Iraq (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.4M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 22% |
| Iraq | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Jordan | $992K | 5.9% |
| Algeria | $850K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $586K | 3.5% |
| Libya | $390K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $363K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $275K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt electrical switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $62.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Japan (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.01 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $62.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $90.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export electrical switching apparatus (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $16.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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 8536 page.
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