Renewable energy generator sets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of renewable energy generator sets by Egypt reached $7.0 million in 2024 (208 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.8 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 | $7.0M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 447 t |
Where Egypt imports renewable energy generator sets from
Most of the value came from China (30%), United States (29%), Central African Republic (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 30% |
| United States | $2.1M | 29% |
| Central African Republic | $1.2M | 17% |
| France | $424K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $289K | 4.1% |
| Russia | $200K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $111K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $100K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $48K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.83 per kg, 149% above the world average of $13.59. 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.
Renewable energy generator sets exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $790 thousand of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (6 tonnes). France alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $402K | 51% |
| United States | $385K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported renewable energy generator sets worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (29%) and the Central African Republic (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.83 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. Egypt exported $790 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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 8502 page.
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