Integrated circuits imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of integrated circuits by Egypt reached $205.1 million in 2024 (197 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $205.1M | 197 t |
| 2023 | $196.8M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $182.7M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $110.1M | 264 t |
| 2020 | $98.0M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $79.9M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $82.2M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $59.6M | 210 t |
Where Egypt imports integrated circuits from
Most of the value came from South Korea (37%), China (21%), Taiwan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $76.5M | 37% |
| China | $42.6M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $42.0M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $17.8M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $2.1M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8542
| 8542.39 | Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | 34% |
| 8542.32 | Electronic integrated circuits: memories | 33% |
| 8542.31 | Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and… | 29% |
| 8542.33 | Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers | 2.6% |
| 8542.90 | Parts of electronic integrated circuits | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8542.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,040.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1,024.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Integrated circuits exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.2 million of integrated circuits in 2024 (388 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (22%), Hungary (16%), Estonia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 22% |
| Hungary | $815K | 16% |
| Estonia | $526K | 10% |
| United States | $470K | 9% |
| Bulgaria | $350K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $318K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $316K | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | $304K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $239K | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $144K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8542: Electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of integrated circuits imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported integrated circuits worth $205.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply integrated circuits to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($76.5 million), followed by China (21%) and Taiwan (20%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of integrated circuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,040.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1,024.79 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 integrated circuits to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.6 million in 2017 to $205.1 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export integrated circuits?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Hungary and Estonia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $199.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for integrated circuits?
The HS code for integrated circuits is heading 8542. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8542.39 (34% of the value) and 8542.32 (33%). 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 8542 page.
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