Solar cells and LED imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $179.2 million of solar cells and led in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $476.7 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 | $179.2M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $192.4M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $93.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $119.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $72.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $155.4M | 42.1K t |
| 2018 | $476.7M | 110.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.6M | 8.0K t |
Where Egypt imports solar cells and led from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $163.2M | 91% |
| Vietnam | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $846K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $717K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $437K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $420K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Solar cells and LED exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $10.2 million of solar cells and led in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $9.6M | 93% |
| Sudan | $564K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $43K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $7K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $4K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt solar cells and led imports (HS 8541.40): 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 8541.40: Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of solar cells and led imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported solar cells and led worth $179.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply solar cells and led to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($163.2 million), followed by Vietnam (2%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of solar cells and led per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solar cells and led to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.6 million in 2017 to $179.2 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2018 at $476.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export solar cells and led?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Sudan and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $169.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for solar cells and led?
The HS code for solar cells and led is subheading 8541.40. 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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