Insulating fittings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $42.6 million of insulating fittings in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $42.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $41.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $37.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports insulating fittings from
The largest suppliers were Romania (26%), Germany (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $10.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 17% |
| China | $6.4M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $5.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $947K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $940K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $776K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8547
| 8547.20 | Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 78% |
| 8547.90 | Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546 | 17% |
| 8547.10 | Insulating fittings: of ceramics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8547.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.40 per kg, close to the world average of $18.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Insulating fittings exports from Egypt
Exports of insulating fittings by Egypt reached $634 thousand in 2024 (59 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $331K | 52% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 9.6% |
| Morocco | $40K | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $38K | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $29K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $25K | 4% |
| Kenya | $23K | 3.7% |
| Romania | $19K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $8K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8547: Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546, electrical conduit tubing and joints therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported insulating fittings worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings to Egypt?
Romania was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.40 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $18.88 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 insulating fittings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export insulating fittings?
Yes. Egypt exported $634 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings?
The HS code for insulating fittings is heading 8547. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8547.20 (78% of the value) and 8547.90 (17%). 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 8547 page.
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