Optical fibres and lenses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $75.3 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $75.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $64.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $84.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $74.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports optical fibres and lenses from
Most of the value came from China (43%), South Korea (32%), Vietnam (6%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.1M | 43% |
| South Korea | $24.2M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 6.1% |
| India | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $762K | 1% |
| Ireland | $732K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.90 | Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of… | 60% |
| 9001.50 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass | 13% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544 | 12% |
| 9001.30 | Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 7.3% |
| 9001.20 | Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereof | 6.6% |
| 9001.40 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, 88% below the world average of $67.96, 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 fibres and lenses exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported optical fibres and lenses worth $6.2 million (189 tonnes). Hungary alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.5M | 57% |
| Slovakia | $2.6M | 41% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 1% |
| South Korea | $49K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported optical fibres and lenses worth $75.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by South Korea (32%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $75.3 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2021 at $84.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export optical fibres and lenses?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Slovakia and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9001.90 (60% of the value) and 9001.50 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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