Ignition magnetos and flywheels imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition magnetos and flywheels by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (91 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 69 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 247 t |
Where Egypt imports ignition magnetos and flywheels from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 82% |
| China | $210K | 10% |
| United States | $68K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $24K | 1.2% |
| France | $18K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.78 per kg, 64% above the world average of $13.91. 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.
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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 8511.20: Ignition or starting equipment: ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos and magnetic flywheels, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition magnetos and flywheels imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ignition magnetos and flywheels worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition magnetos and flywheels to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (10%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition magnetos and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.78 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $13.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition magnetos and flywheels to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels?
The HS code for ignition magnetos and flywheels is subheading 8511.20. 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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