Optical fiber connectors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.7 million of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (378 tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $11.7M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 521 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 155 t |
Where Egypt imports optical fiber connectors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 68% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 8.9% |
| United States | $710K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $294K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $214K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $213K | 1.8% |
| India | $165K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $147K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $145K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.87 per kg, 27% below the world average of $42.45, 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 connectors exports from Egypt
Exports of optical fiber connectors by Egypt reached $284 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $242K | 85% |
| Croatia | $10K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $9K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $7K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $4K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported optical fiber connectors worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Poland (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.87 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Egypt exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Poland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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