Lithium-ion batteries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $104.7 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $104.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 936 t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 151 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 143 t |
Where Egypt imports lithium-ion batteries from
Most of the value came from Sweden (43%), China (40%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $44.8M | 43% |
| China | $42.2M | 40% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 9.4% |
| France | $4.5M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $715K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $638K | 0.6% |
| United States | $411K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $222K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $156K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $139K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.27 per kg, 80% above the world average of $31.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lithium-ion batteries worth $104.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by China (40%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.27 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $104.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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