Motor vehicle lights imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor vehicle lights by Egypt reached $41.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.3 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 | $41.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports motor vehicle lights from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 56% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.7% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $819K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.93 per kg, 46% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported motor vehicle lights worth $37.1 million (803 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.8M | 67% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 21% |
| Brazil | $789K | 2.1% |
| United States | $788K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $638K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $557K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $454K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $149K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $149K | 0.4% |
| France | $113K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported motor vehicle lights worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by India (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.93 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $57.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Egypt exported $37.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Brazil. That compares with imports of $41.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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