Metal spectacle frames imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.5 million of metal spectacle frames in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 14 t |
Where Egypt imports metal spectacle frames from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 74% |
| Italy | $406K | 16% |
| Austria | $63K | 2.5% |
| France | $56K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $291.95 per kg, close to the world average of $247.25.
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 metal spectacle frames imports (HS 9003.19): 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 9003.19: Frames and mountings: for spectacles, goggles or the like, of materials other than plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spectacle frames imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported metal spectacle frames worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal spectacle frames to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal spectacle frames per kg?
The average declared import value was about $291.95 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $247.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal spectacle frames to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal spectacle frames?
The HS code for metal spectacle frames is subheading 9003.19. 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 9003 page.
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