Microtomes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microtomes by Egypt reached $28.0 million in 2024 (400 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 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 | $28.0M | 400 t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 303 t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 326 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 160 t |
Where Egypt imports microtomes from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), France (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.5M | 27% |
| France | $3.0M | 11% |
| United States | $2.4M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 8% |
| China | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $958K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $740K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $729K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.97 per kg, 56% below the world average of $158.75, 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.
Microtomes exports from Egypt
Exports of microtomes by Egypt reached $384 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Algeria (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $106K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 21% |
| Algeria | $66K | 17% |
| Turkey | $38K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $18K | 4.7% |
| France | $15K | 4% |
| Djibouti | $13K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt microtomes imports (HS 9027.90): 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 9027.90: Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of microtomes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported microtomes worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply microtomes to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by France (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of microtomes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.97 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $158.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microtomes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export microtomes?
Yes. Egypt exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for microtomes?
The HS code for microtomes is subheading 9027.90. 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 9027 page.
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