Sporting firearms imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sporting firearms by Egypt reached $4.0 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). That is 1259% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $296K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $146K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $138K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $488K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $538K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $136K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $383K | 6 t |
Where Egypt imports sporting firearms from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.7M | 93% |
| United States | $204K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $19K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9303
| 9303.90 | Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 44% |
| 9303.20 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles | 34% |
| 9303.10 | Firearms: muzzle-loading | 17% |
| 9303.30 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $278.80 per kg, 90% above the world average of $146.93. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9303: Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns).
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sporting firearms worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply sporting firearms to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of sporting firearms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $278.80 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $146.93 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 sporting firearms to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $383 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 948%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms?
The HS code for sporting firearms is heading 9303. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9303.90 (44% of the value) and 9303.20 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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