Lasers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.0 million of lasers in 2024 (253 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $789.4 million.
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 | $10.0M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $789.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $415.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $411.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $484.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $562.1M | 11.9K t |
Where Egypt imports lasers from
The largest suppliers were France (36%), China (23%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 36% |
| China | $2.3M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $818K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $739K | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $719K | 7.2% |
| United States | $535K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $314K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $194K | 2% |
| Spain | $161K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $120K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices) | 49% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 26% |
| 9013.90 | Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 | 24% |
| 9013.10 | Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.38 per kg, 83% below the world average of $236.30, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lasers exports from Egypt
Exports of lasers by Egypt reached $307 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (40%), Germany (14%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $123K | 40% |
| Germany | $43K | 14% |
| United States | $27K | 8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $20K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 4.7% |
| China | $13K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $13K | 4.2% |
| France | $13K | 4.1% |
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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lasers worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.38 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $236.30 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 lasers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $562.1 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 98%. The peak was 2021 at $789.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export lasers?
Yes. Egypt exported $307 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Germany and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (49% of the value) and 9013.20 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
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