Ignition system parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition system parts by Egypt reached $5.9 million in 2024 (385 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 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 | $5.9M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 278 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 744 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 691 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 724 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 563 t |
Where Egypt imports ignition system parts from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 56% |
| India | $1.9M | 32% |
| Japan | $200K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $175K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $62K | 1.1% |
| France | $54K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.6% |
| United States | $35K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 33% above the world average of $11.41. 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.
Ignition system parts exports from Egypt
Exports of ignition system parts by Egypt reached $927 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $900K | 97% |
| Hungary | $13K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $5K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Nicaragua | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ignition system parts imports (HS 8511.90): 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 8511.90: Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ignition system parts worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system parts to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (32%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $11.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export ignition system parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $927 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system parts?
The HS code for ignition system parts is subheading 8511.90. 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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