Electronics parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electronics parts worth $128.0 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $484.4 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 | $128.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $132.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $461.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $446.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $391.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $484.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $439.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $442.8M | 16.6K t |
Where Egypt imports electronics parts from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.0M | 54% |
| Indonesia | $24.2M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $10.4M | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8529
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 94% |
| 8529.10 | Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.74 per kg, 81% below the world average of $66.52, 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.
Electronics parts exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported electronics parts worth $20.5 million (539 tonnes). Turkey alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.7M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 18% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| Vietnam | $727K | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $468K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $375K | 1.8% |
| Malta | $278K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $253K | 1.2% |
| United States | $244K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $192K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electronics parts worth $128.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electronics parts to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($69.0 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of electronics parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $66.52 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 electronics parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $442.8 million in 2017 to $128.0 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2019 at $484.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export electronics parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $20.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $107.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
The HS code for electronics parts is heading 8529. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8529.90 (94% of the value) and 8529.10 (6%). 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 8529 page.
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