Storage media (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.9 million of storage media (other) in 2024 (67 tonnes). That is 556% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.8 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 | $3.9M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $591K | 3 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 5 t |
| 2021 | $947K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $719K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $976K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $654K | 5 t |
Where Egypt imports storage media (other) from
One supplier dominates: Finland accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $2.1M | 55% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 26% |
| China | $179K | 4.6% |
| India | $126K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $118K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $53K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $35K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.7% |
| United States | $24K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.03 per kg, 43% above the world average of $40.56. 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.
Storage media (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $589 thousand of storage media (other) in 2024 (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $348K | 59% |
| Jordan | $155K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 13% |
| Niger | $10K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported storage media (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 556% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Egypt?
Finland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Russia (26%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.03 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $654 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 493%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export storage media (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $589 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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