Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $63.2 million (21.6 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. 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 | $63.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $52.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $64.0M | 27.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.5M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $63.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.2M | 21.4K t |
Where Egypt imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (43%), Spain (23%), Sweden (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $27.2M | 43% |
| Spain | $14.6M | 23% |
| Sweden | $4.8M | 7.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| China | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $962K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported lead-acid starter batteries worth $17.9 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.1M | 62% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 13% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $533K | 3% |
| Sudan | $448K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $436K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $434K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $206K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $196K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $191K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $63.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Sweden (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.2 million in 2017 to $63.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $64.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Egypt exported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $45.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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