Semiconductors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductors by Egypt reached $200.7 million in 2024 (47.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $488.2 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 | $200.7M | 47.8K t |
| 2023 | $212.1M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $134.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 23.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $169.5M | 42.3K t |
| 2018 | $488.2M | 111.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.9M | 8.1K t |
Where Egypt imports semiconductors from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $174.6M | 87% |
| Vietnam | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $2.0M | 1% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| United States | $992K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $965K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes… | 89% |
| 8541.10 | Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 4.1% |
| 8541.30 | Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | 2.4% |
| 8541.29 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | 1.4% |
| 8541.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices | 1.4% |
| 8541.60 | Crystals: mounted piezo-electric | 0.9% |
| 8541.21 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
Semiconductors exports from Egypt
Exports of semiconductors by Egypt reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $9.6M | 89% |
| Sudan | $564K | 5.2% |
| Hungary | $339K | 3.1% |
| Libya | $91K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $87K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 0.4% |
| Malta | $28K | 0.3% |
| Argentina | $15K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $15K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.1% |
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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported semiconductors worth $200.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($174.6 million), followed by Vietnam (2%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.54 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 semiconductors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.9 million in 2017 to $200.7 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. The peak was 2018 at $488.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export semiconductors?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Sudan and Hungary. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $189.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (89% of the value) and 8541.10 (4%). 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 8541 page.
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