Orthopaedic appliances imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported orthopaedic appliances worth $173.8 million (301 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $173.8M | 301 t |
| 2023 | $143.7M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $162.1M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $117.9M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $101.5M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $117.0M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $96.4M | 285 t |
| 2017 | $91.8M | 297 t |
Where Egypt imports orthopaedic appliances from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (15%), Ireland (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $26.4M | 15% |
| Ireland | $25.2M | 15% |
| United States | $20.4M | 12% |
| Belgium | $18.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 7.2% |
| France | $8.0M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $7.0M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $6.8M | 3.9% |
| India | $6.5M | 3.8% |
| China | $6.1M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.90 | Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability | 34% |
| 9021.39 | Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints | 29% |
| 9021.50 | Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories) | 8.5% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories) | 8.3% |
| 9021.31 | Artificial parts of the body | 7.1% |
| 9021.29 | Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth | 6.7% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopaedic or fracture appliances | 6.5% |
| 9021.21 | Dental fittings: artificial teeth | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $577.33 per kg, 67% above the world average of $345.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Orthopaedic appliances exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $4.5 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (78 tonnes). Most of it went to Palestine (16%), Yemen (15%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $724K | 16% |
| Yemen | $659K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $652K | 15% |
| Austria | $423K | 9.4% |
| Jordan | $413K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $379K | 8.4% |
| Libya | $297K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $244K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $136K | 3% |
| Morocco | $70K | 1.6% |
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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported orthopaedic appliances worth $173.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $577.33 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $345.26 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 orthopaedic appliances to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.8 million in 2017 to $173.8 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $169.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9021.90 (34% of the value) and 9021.39 (29%). 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 9021 page.
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