Railway signalling equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway signalling equipment by Egypt reached $17.3 million in 2024 (225 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $112.0 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 | $17.3M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $112.0M | 237 t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 33 t |
Where Egypt imports railway signalling equipment from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $11.8M | 68% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| India | $411K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 0.4% |
| China | $52K | 0.3% |
| United States | $48K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.67 per kg, 49% below the world average of $151.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt railway signalling equipment imports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported railway signalling equipment worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway signalling equipment to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76.67 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $151.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway signalling equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2021 at $112.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. 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 8530 page.
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