Semiconductor storage media (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $2.4 million (39 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.8 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 | $2.4M | 39 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 349 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 23 t |
Where Egypt imports semiconductor storage media (other) from
Most of the value came from Thailand (46%), Azerbaijan (32%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.1M | 46% |
| Azerbaijan | $758K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 6.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $84K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.9% |
| United States | $42K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 1.6% |
| India | $21K | 0.9% |
| China | $21K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.28 per kg, 58% below the world average of $145.73, 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.
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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 8523.59: Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor storage media (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor storage media (other) to Egypt?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Azerbaijan (32%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.28 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $145.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductor storage media (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2020 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor storage media (other)?
The HS code for semiconductor storage media (other) is subheading 8523.59. 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 8523 page.
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