Eyeglasses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eyeglasses by Egypt reached $15.9 million in 2024 (531 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.9M | 531 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 749 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 702 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 836 t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 709 t |
Where Egypt imports eyeglasses from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 59% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 27% |
| United States | $287K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $249K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $248K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $248K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $176K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $169K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $134K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $107K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other | 65% |
| 9004.90 | Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.86 per kg, 54% below the world average of $64.59, 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.
Eyeglasses exports from Egypt
Exports of eyeglasses by Egypt reached $411 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (49%), Italy (45%), France (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $201K | 49% |
| Italy | $185K | 45% |
| France | $8K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported eyeglasses worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 531 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Italy (27%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.86 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $64.59 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 eyeglasses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $16.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Egypt exported $411 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Italy and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (65% of the value) and 9004.90 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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