Flashlight imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.9 million of flashlight in 2024 (346 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.5 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 | $3.9M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 507 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 277 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 144 t |
Where Egypt imports flashlight from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 83% |
| United States | $227K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $100K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $95K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 1.1% |
| India | $23K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 96% |
| 8513.90 | Lamps: parts of portable, electric lamps of heading no. 8513, designed to function by their own source of energy | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.30 per kg, 25% below the world average of $15.05, 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.
Flashlight exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported flashlight worth $472 thousand (56 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Libya (16%), Jordan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported flashlight worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $15.05 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 flashlight to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $11.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export flashlight?
Yes. Egypt exported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (96% of the value) and 8513.90 (4%). 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 8513 page.
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