Oil transformers medium imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported oil transformers medium worth $21.0 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.2 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 | $21.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports oil transformers medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 76% |
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $709K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $316K | 1.5% |
| France | $282K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $138K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $98K | 0.5% |
| India | $66K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Oil transformers medium exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $18.5 million of oil transformers medium in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Denmark (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 13% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 8% |
| Libya | $915K | 5% |
| DR Congo | $830K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $794K | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $437K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $301K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt oil transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported oil transformers medium worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Lebanon (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export oil transformers medium?
Yes. Egypt exported $18.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Saudi Arabia and Denmark. That compares with imports of $21.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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 8504 page.
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