Magnetic stripe cards imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnetic stripe cards by Egypt reached $4.1 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 502% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.1M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $683K | 11 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $225K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $522K | 38 t |
| 2018 | $277K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $779K | 190 t |
Where Egypt imports magnetic stripe cards from
Most of the value came from Estonia (48%), Netherlands (35%), France (4%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $2.0M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 35% |
| France | $151K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 3% |
| China | $83K | 2% |
| South Korea | $51K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.9% |
| United States | $33K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,417.17 per kg, 4735% above the world average of $29.31. 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 magnetic stripe cards imports (HS 8523.21): 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 8523.21: Magnetic media: cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic stripe cards imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported magnetic stripe cards worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 502% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic stripe cards to Egypt?
Estonia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (35%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic stripe cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,417.17 per kg in 2024, 4735% above the world average of $29.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnetic stripe cards to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $779 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic stripe cards?
The HS code for magnetic stripe cards is subheading 8523.21. 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 8523 page.
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