Microwave ovens imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microwave ovens by Egypt reached $6.8 million in 2024 (952 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.4 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 | $6.8M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 936 t |
Where Egypt imports microwave ovens from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 80% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $137K | 2% |
| Germany | $88K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $58K | 0.8% |
| United States | $30K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $29K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, 43% above the world average of $5.00. 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.
Microwave ovens exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported microwave ovens worth $888 thousand (249 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (49%), Cote d'Ivoire (21%), Tunisia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt microwave ovens imports (HS 8516.50): 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 8516.50: Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave ovens imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported microwave ovens worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply microwave ovens to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Malaysia (15%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of microwave ovens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $5.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of microwave ovens to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export microwave ovens?
Yes. Egypt exported $888 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave ovens?
The HS code for microwave ovens is subheading 8516.50. 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 8516 page.
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