Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $7.3 million (374 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $7.3M | 374 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 171 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 784 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 52% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 25% |
| Thailand | $810K | 11% |
| United States | $204K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $165K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $128K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 1% |
| India | $63K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.42 per kg, 101% above the world average of $9.64. 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.
Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $553 thousand (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $331K | 60% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 11% |
| Uganda | $38K | 7% |
| Morocco | $33K | 6% |
| Iraq | $29K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $23K | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $8K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 374 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.42 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $9.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. Egypt exported $553 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Uganda. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
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