Resistor imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported resistor worth $16.3 million (430 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $16.3M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 402 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 327 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 141 t |
Where Egypt imports resistor from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Belgium (13%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 38% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 8% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| France | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $959K | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $549K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $535K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $483K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $258K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8533
| 8533.29 | Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and… | 62% |
| 8533.21 | Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors… | 18% |
| 8533.40 | Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating) | 12% |
| 8533.39 | Electrical resistors: wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating) | 3.8% |
| 8533.10 | Electrical resistors: fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors) | 3.1% |
| 8533.31 | Electrical resistors: wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating) | 0.6% |
| 8533.90 | Resistors: parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533 | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8533.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.93 per kg, 110% above the world average of $18.07. 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.
Resistor exports from Egypt
Exports of resistor by Egypt reached $228 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Malta (21%), Tunisia (17%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $48K | 21% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 17% |
| India | $26K | 11% |
| United States | $23K | 10% |
| Uganda | $21K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $13K | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $8K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $7K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $7K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8533: Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors.
Common questions
What is the value of resistor imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported resistor worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply resistor to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of resistor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.93 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $18.07 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 resistor to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export resistor?
Yes. Egypt exported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, Tunisia and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for resistor?
The HS code for resistor is heading 8533. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8533.29 (62% of the value) and 8533.21 (18%). 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 8533 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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