Traffic control parts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported traffic control parts worth $4.3 million (41 tonnes). That is 121% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.2 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 | $4.3M | 41 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 246 t |
Where Egypt imports traffic control parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (49%), Switzerland (13%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 49% |
| Switzerland | $563K | 13% |
| Spain | $489K | 12% |
| Belgium | $416K | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $202K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $156K | 3.7% |
| China | $139K | 3.3% |
| United States | $62K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $41K | 1% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.83 per kg, 115% above the world average of $48.73. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt traffic control parts imports (HS 8530.90): 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 8530.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control parts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported traffic control parts worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 121% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control parts to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Switzerland (13%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.83 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $48.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control parts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control parts?
The HS code for traffic control parts is subheading 8530.90. 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 8530 page.
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