Respiratory therapy equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $34.4 million (582 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.4 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 | $34.4M | 582 t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 803 t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 621 t |
Where Egypt imports respiratory therapy equipment from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), China (18%), Hungary (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.9M | 20% |
| China | $6.0M | 18% |
| Hungary | $5.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 14% |
| United States | $3.7M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3% |
| Ireland | $291K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.14 per kg, close to the world average of $62.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Respiratory therapy equipment exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $340 thousand of respiratory therapy equipment in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (49%), Turkey (16%), Lebanon (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt respiratory therapy equipment imports (HS 9019.20): 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 9019.20: Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of respiratory therapy equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 582 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply respiratory therapy equipment to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (18%) and Hungary (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of respiratory therapy equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $62.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of respiratory therapy equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export respiratory therapy equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Turkey and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $34.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for respiratory therapy equipment?
The HS code for respiratory therapy equipment is subheading 9019.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9019 page.
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