Optical radiation detector imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $24.6 million of optical radiation detector in 2024 (87 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.4 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 | $24.6M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 56 t |
Where Egypt imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), United States (12%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.0M | 37% |
| United States | $2.9M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 11% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 6.4% |
| Ireland | $638K | 2.6% |
| France | $622K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $583K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $544K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $282.70 per kg, close to the world average of $323.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported optical radiation detector worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $282.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $323.51 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 radiation detector to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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