Engine electrical components imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported engine electrical components worth $5.0 million (201 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $5.0M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 185 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 73 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 63 t |
Where Egypt imports engine electrical components from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 54% |
| Italy | $990K | 20% |
| India | $307K | 6.2% |
| Norway | $273K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $130K | 2.6% |
| United States | $128K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $63K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.2% |
| France | $41K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.82 per kg, 50% below the world average of $49.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt engine electrical components imports (HS 8511.80): 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 8511.80: Ignition or starting equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine electrical components imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported engine electrical components worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine electrical components to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (20%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine electrical components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.82 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $49.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine electrical components to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine electrical components?
The HS code for engine electrical components is subheading 8511.80. 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 8511 page.
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