Optical fiber cable imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $39.4 million of optical fiber cable in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $258.4 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 | $39.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $78.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $258.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $102.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $156.7M | 12.5K t |
Where Egypt imports optical fiber cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 53% |
| France | $4.3M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $927K | 2.4% |
| India | $880K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $870K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $837K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Optical fiber cable exports from Egypt
Exports of optical fiber cable by Egypt reached $2.6 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (43%), Tanzania (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $334K | 13% |
| Italy | $277K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $163K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $137K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 4.9% |
| Croatia | $84K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $66K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $55K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported optical fiber cable worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by France (11%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.7 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2019 at $258.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
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