Plugs and sockets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plugs and sockets by Egypt reached $58.3 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 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 | $58.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $50.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports plugs and sockets from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), Czech Republic (22%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.3M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $12.6M | 22% |
| China | $12.5M | 21% |
| France | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Romania | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.91 per kg, 39% below the world average of $36.14, 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.
Plugs and sockets exports from Egypt
Exports of plugs and sockets by Egypt reached $17.0 million in 2024 (656 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.8M | 64% |
| Algeria | $2.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $701K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $430K | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $335K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $309K | 1.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $261K | 1.5% |
| Malta | $156K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $119K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plugs and sockets worth $58.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (22%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.91 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $58.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Egypt exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Algeria and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. 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 8536 page.
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