Plastic insulating fittings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported plastic insulating fittings worth $33.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 988 t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic insulating fittings from
Most of the value came from Romania (33%), Germany (22%), Czech Republic (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $10.9M | 33% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $5.3M | 16% |
| France | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $939K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $765K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $652K | 2% |
| Hungary | $652K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.61 per kg, 33% above the world average of $23.69. 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.
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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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic insulating fittings worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic insulating fittings to Egypt?
Romania was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the Czech Republic (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.61 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $23.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic insulating fittings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $34.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. 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 8547 page.
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