Fire extinguishers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fire extinguishers by Egypt reached $20.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% 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 | $20.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 915 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports fire extinguishers from
Most of the value came from China (17%), Cyprus (14%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 17% |
| Cyprus | $2.9M | 14% |
| United States | $2.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $691K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $663K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.53 per kg, 379% above the world average of $3.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fire extinguishers exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $7.7 million of fire extinguishers in 2024 (368 tonnes). Italy alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 79% |
| Germany | $743K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $465K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $190K | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $143K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $34K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.2% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fire extinguishers worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Cyprus (14%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.53 per kg in 2024, 379% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export fire extinguishers?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8424 page.
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