Solid-state storage devices imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported solid-state storage devices worth $14.3 million (40 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.8 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 | $14.3M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $62.8M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 30 t |
Where Egypt imports solid-state storage devices from
The largest suppliers were Estonia (37%), China (28%), Germany (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $5.3M | 37% |
| China | $4.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $750K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $567K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $350K | 2.4% |
| United States | $295K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $258K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $219K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $212K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $359.44 per kg, 64% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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.
Solid-state storage devices exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $430 thousand of solid-state storage devices in 2024 (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $300K | 70% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $29K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 1.7% |
| France | $5K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported solid-state storage devices worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to Egypt?
Estonia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $359.44 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $62.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export solid-state storage devices?
Yes. Egypt exported $430 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Hong Kong and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. 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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