Telephone and communication parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone and communication parts by Egypt reached $195.2 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $263.0 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 | $195.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $167.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $142.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $204.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $262.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $263.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $241.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $113.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $132.3M | 68% |
| Vietnam | $47.6M | 24% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 2.2% |
| United States | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $508K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $484K | 0.3% |
| France | $420K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $391K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.35 per kg, 56% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.2 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (41%), Hungary (17%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 41% |
| Hungary | $873K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $639K | 12% |
| Turkey | $506K | 9.8% |
| Vietnam | $424K | 8.2% |
| China | $286K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $140K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $83K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $36K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported telephone and communication parts worth $195.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($132.3 million), followed by Vietnam (24%) and Mexico (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.35 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.2 million in 2017 to $195.2 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2019 at $263.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $198.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Hungary and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $190.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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