Smart cards imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smart cards by Egypt reached $33.1 million in 2024 (316 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $80.3 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 | $33.1M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $80.3M | 340 t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 966 t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 465 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 333 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 159 t |
Where Egypt imports smart cards from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (14%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 41% |
| India | $4.6M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 10% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $510K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $414K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $384K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $370K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.53 per kg, close to the world average of $112.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Smart cards exports from Egypt
Exports of smart cards by Egypt reached $7.8 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (27%), Tanzania (24%), Kenya (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.1M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 24% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 16% |
| Russia | $928K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $500K | 6.4% |
| Ghana | $412K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $238K | 3.1% |
| Cameroon | $110K | 1.4% |
| Guinea | $50K | 0.6% |
| Chad | $43K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported smart cards worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.53 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $112.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2021 at $80.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export smart cards?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Tanzania and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. 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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