Party and entertainment supplies imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of party and entertainment supplies by Egypt reached $7.6 million in 2024 (582 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.9 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 | $7.6M | 582 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 827 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports party and entertainment supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 98% |
| Lebanon | $68K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.90 | Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles | 57% |
| 9505.10 | Christmas festivity articles | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.12 per kg, 51% above the world average of $8.67. 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.
Party and entertainment supplies exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.1 million of party and entertainment supplies in 2024 (207 tonnes). Libya alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.8M | 57% |
| United States | $531K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $365K | 12% |
| Jordan | $180K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $49K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $29K | 1% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.7% |
| Palestine | $14K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported party and entertainment supplies worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 582 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Lebanon (1%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.12 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $8.67 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 party and entertainment supplies to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $27.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export party and entertainment supplies?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9505.90 (57% of the value) and 9505.10 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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