Surveying instruments imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instruments by Egypt reached $37.6 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $178.3 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 | $37.6M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $56.3M | 250 t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $178.3M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $57.6M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 307 t |
Where Egypt imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), France (18%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.9M | 21% |
| France | $6.7M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 8.3% |
| China | $2.2M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $757K | 2% |
| Canada | $719K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical… | 48% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015 | 25% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 19% |
| 9015.30 | Surveying equipment: levels | 4.1% |
| 9015.20 | Surveying equipment: theodolites and tacheometers | 3.7% |
| 9015.40 | Surveying equipment: photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $212.75 per kg, 104% above the world average of $104.45. 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported surveying instruments worth $3.2 million (190 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (43%), United Kingdom (24%), Russia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 43% |
| United Kingdom | $758K | 24% |
| Russia | $239K | 7.4% |
| New Zealand | $158K | 4.9% |
| Norway | $111K | 3.4% |
| United States | $104K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $104K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $100K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $39K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported surveying instruments worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by France (18%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 591% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $212.75 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $104.45 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 surveying instruments to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $178.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Russia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (48% of the value) and 9015.90 (25%). 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.
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