Surveying instrument parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.4 million of surveying instrument parts in 2024 (80 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.8 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 | $9.4M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 693 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 90 t |
Where Egypt imports surveying instrument parts from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (29%), United States (22%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 29% |
| United States | $2.1M | 23% |
| Japan | $870K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $649K | 6.9% |
| China | $593K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $563K | 6% |
| India | $476K | 5.1% |
| France | $304K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $264K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $190K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $117.64 per kg, close to the world average of $111.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surveying instrument parts exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported surveying instrument parts worth $322 thousand (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (31%), United States (29%), Romania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $101K | 31% |
| United States | $92K | 29% |
| Romania | $39K | 12% |
| Turkey | $21K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 6.3% |
| Norway | $19K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt surveying instrument parts imports (HS 9015.90): 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 9015.90: Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instrument parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported surveying instrument parts worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instrument parts to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $117.64 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $111.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instrument parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export surveying instrument parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the United States and Romania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instrument parts?
The HS code for surveying instrument parts is subheading 9015.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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