Radio navigation equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.6 million of radio navigation equipment in 2024 (34 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $74.7 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 | $6.6M | 34 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 32 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $38.9M | 54 t |
Where Egypt imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were Lithuania (16%), United States (15%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 16% |
| United States | $1.0M | 15% |
| France | $965K | 15% |
| China | $663K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $536K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $349K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $323K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $293K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $208K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $205K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $193.43 per kg, close to the world average of $188.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radio navigation equipment exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $688 thousand of radio navigation equipment in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $422K | 61% |
| France | $107K | 16% |
| United States | $67K | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $47K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $9K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $5K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported radio navigation equipment worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Egypt?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $193.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $188.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2019 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export radio navigation equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $688 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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