Medical sterilizers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $12.0 million of medical sterilizers in 2024 (211 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $12.0M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 693 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 452 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 382 t |
Where Egypt imports medical sterilizers from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Italy (26%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.7M | 31% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.1M | 18% |
| United States | $682K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $454K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $368K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $332K | 2.8% |
| France | $303K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $238K | 2% |
| Canada | $141K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.97 per kg, close to the world average of $50.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medical sterilizers imports (HS 8419.20): 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 8419.20: Sterilizers: for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of medical sterilizers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medical sterilizers worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical sterilizers to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (26%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical sterilizers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.97 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $50.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical sterilizers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical sterilizers?
The HS code for medical sterilizers is subheading 8419.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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