Nickel-cadmium batteries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported nickel-cadmium batteries worth $2.8 million (150 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.8 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 | $2.8M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 481 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 573 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 524 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 579 t |
Where Egypt imports nickel-cadmium batteries from
Most of the value came from Sweden (20%), United Kingdom (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $558K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $505K | 18% |
| China | $447K | 16% |
| Germany | $425K | 15% |
| United States | $284K | 10% |
| Poland | $212K | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $91K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $63K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $61K | 2.2% |
| India | $46K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.87 per kg, 27% below the world average of $25.85, 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.
Nickel-cadmium batteries exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $214 thousand of nickel-cadmium batteries in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (40%), Tunisia (37%), United States (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $85K | 40% |
| Tunisia | $79K | 37% |
| United States | $22K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 7.7% |
| Nigeria | $9K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $2K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt nickel-cadmium batteries imports (HS 8507.30): 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 8507.30: Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-cadmium batteries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nickel-cadmium batteries worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-cadmium batteries to Egypt?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($558 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-cadmium batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.87 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $25.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel-cadmium batteries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export nickel-cadmium batteries?
Yes. Egypt exported $214 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Tunisia and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries?
The HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries is subheading 8507.30. 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 8507 page.
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