Specialized electrical machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized electrical machines by Egypt reached $80.0 million in 2024 (768 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $104.4 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 | $80.0M | 768 t |
| 2023 | $85.1M | 909 t |
| 2022 | $84.3M | 930 t |
| 2021 | $104.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $63.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $62.8M | 847 t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 698 t |
| 2017 | $63.6M | 690 t |
Where Egypt imports specialized electrical machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.2M | 50% |
| Indonesia | $9.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 5% |
| Portugal | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 2% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.17 per kg, 22% above the world average of $85.50. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported specialized electrical machines worth $1.8 million (34 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (20%), China (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $345K | 20% |
| China | $297K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $207K | 12% |
| Germany | $192K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $163K | 9.3% |
| Bulgaria | $135K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $52K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $40K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported specialized electrical machines worth $80.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 768 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Indonesia (11%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.17 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $85.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.6 million in 2017 to $80.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $104.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $78.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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