Insulators (other materials) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.7 million of insulators (other materials) in 2024 (554 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $10.7M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 557 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 597 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 575 t |
Where Egypt imports insulators (other materials) from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Italy (23%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 27% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 23% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| India | $927K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $752K | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $663K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $360K | 3.4% |
| United States | $102K | 1% |
| France | $51K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.39 per kg, 54% above the world average of $12.56. 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.
Insulators (other materials) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported insulators (other materials) worth $2.8 million (155 tonnes). Libya alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.2M | 80% |
| Tunisia | $325K | 12% |
| Poland | $110K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported insulators (other materials) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2018 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export insulators (other materials)?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Tunisia and Poland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. 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 8546 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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