High voltage cable exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported high voltage cable worth $224.6 million (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224.6M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $118.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $76.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $88.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt exports high voltage cable to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (23%), Libya (19%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $50.9M | 23% |
| Libya | $42.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 10% |
| Iraq | $22.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 7.2% |
| Malta | $8.8M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Palestine | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable imports to Egypt
Imports of high voltage cable by Egypt reached $99.9 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (38%), Italy (18%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.7M | 38% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $14.3M | 14% |
| India | $8.3M | 8.3% |
| United States | $3.9M | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high voltage cable exports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported high voltage cable worth $224.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries buy high voltage cable from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($50.9 million), followed by Libya (19%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average export price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $7.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high voltage cable from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $224.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $79.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import high voltage cable?
Yes. Egypt imported $99.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $124.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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