Radar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radar by Egypt reached $20.2 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $257.5 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 | $20.2M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $135.3M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $174.9M | 410 t |
| 2019 | $196.3M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $257.5M | 284 t |
| 2017 | $113.2M | 132 t |
Where Egypt imports radar from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Italy (24%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 28% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 24% |
| China | $2.1M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $653K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $500K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $373K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $323K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 61% |
| 8526.91 | Radio navigational aid apparatus | 33% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $260.17 per kg, 87% above the world average of $139.13. 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.
Radar exports from Egypt
Exports of radar by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (24%), Malta (20%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+928% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $581K | 24% |
| Malta | $476K | 20% |
| United States | $333K | 14% |
| France | $292K | 12% |
| Poland | $174K | 7.2% |
| China | $172K | 7% |
| South Korea | $74K | 3% |
| Australia | $51K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $50K | 2% |
| Belgium | $47K | 1.9% |
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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported radar worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (24%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $260.17 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $139.13 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 radar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.2 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $257.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export radar?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Malta and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8526.10 (61% of the value) and 8526.91 (33%). 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 8526 page.
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