Medical syringes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported medical syringes worth $9.3 million (571 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.7 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 | $9.3M | 571 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 852 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 919 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 819 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 997 t |
Where Egypt imports medical syringes from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), South Korea (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 30% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 13% |
| Hungary | $588K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $478K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $402K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 4.2% |
| France | $358K | 3.9% |
| India | $306K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $292K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.24 per kg, 22% below the world average of $20.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical syringes exports from Egypt
Exports of medical syringes by Egypt reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (31%), Uganda (14%), Libya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.3M | 31% |
| Uganda | $993K | 14% |
| Libya | $746K | 10% |
| Zambia | $740K | 10% |
| Sudan | $393K | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $297K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $258K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $224K | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $148K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $125K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medical syringes worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.24 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export medical syringes?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Uganda and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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