Electromagnets and holding devices imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $2.7 million (185 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $2.7M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 138 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 191 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 212 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 170 t |
Where Egypt imports electromagnets and holding devices from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (12%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $774K | 29% |
| Italy | $315K | 12% |
| Turkey | $302K | 11% |
| Germany | $277K | 10% |
| Singapore | $133K | 5% |
| Belgium | $130K | 4.9% |
| United States | $129K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $95K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $64K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.38 per kg, 28% below the world average of $20.03, 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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The shipment records behind Egypt electromagnets and holding devices imports (HS 8505.90): 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 8505.90: Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnets and holding devices imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnets and holding devices to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($774 thousand), followed by Italy (12%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnets and holding devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.38 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $20.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electromagnets and holding devices to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnets and holding devices?
The HS code for electromagnets and holding devices is subheading 8505.90. 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 8505 page.
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