Telephone sets (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Egypt reached $5.1 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.5 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 | $5.1M | 99 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 495 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 106 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 42 t |
Where Egypt imports telephone sets (other) from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (12%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 48% |
| Germany | $607K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $466K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $411K | 8% |
| United States | $287K | 5.6% |
| France | $182K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $176K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $143K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $77K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $59K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.46 per kg, 27% below the world average of $70.39, 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 sets (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $209 thousand of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $148K | 71% |
| Bulgaria | $46K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 7.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported telephone sets (other) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.46 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $70.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export telephone sets (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Bulgaria and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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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