Lithium primary batteries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported lithium primary batteries worth $3.3 million (30 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $3.3M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 373 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 21 t |
Where Egypt imports lithium primary batteries from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Greece (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+982% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 31% |
| Greece | $760K | 23% |
| United States | $406K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $318K | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $169K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $111K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $64K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $44K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.30 per kg, 130% above the world average of $47.98. 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.
Lithium primary batteries exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $509 thousand of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (5 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (37%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Lebanon (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $187K | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 18% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 8.9% |
| Norway | $40K | 7.9% |
| Tunisia | $36K | 7.1% |
| Algeria | $32K | 6.4% |
| Oman | $29K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $6K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lithium primary batteries worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Greece (23%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.30 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lithium primary batteries?
Yes. Egypt exported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
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