Telecommunications test equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported telecommunications test equipment worth $3.8 million (7 tonnes). That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $3.8M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 7 t |
Where Egypt imports telecommunications test equipment from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Germany (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+957% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 27% |
| Germany | $644K | 17% |
| China | $547K | 15% |
| Canada | $360K | 9.5% |
| France | $260K | 6.9% |
| Switzerland | $252K | 6.7% |
| Greece | $194K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $115K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $70K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $549.04 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1,012.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telecommunications test equipment exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $421 thousand of telecommunications test equipment in 2024 (0 tonnes). United States alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $227K | 54% |
| Malaysia | $128K | 30% |
| Australia | $27K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $12K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.3% |
| India | $4K | 1% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt telecommunications test equipment imports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported telecommunications test equipment worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply telecommunications test equipment to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average import price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $549.04 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telecommunications test equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export telecommunications test equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $421 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malaysia and Australia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. 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 9030 page.
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