Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $680.5 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $680.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $715.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $612.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $559.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $514.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $452.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $412.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $291.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports transmission and switching apparatus from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $448.6M | 66% |
| Mexico | $31.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $29.3M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $28.0M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $26.1M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $23.4M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $8.1M | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $7.5M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $6.7M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $248.48 per kg, close to the world average of $217.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Egypt
Exports of transmission and switching apparatus by Egypt reached $13.8 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). Hungary alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $9.7M | 70% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $868K | 6.3% |
| France | $605K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $363K | 2.6% |
| China | $192K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $166K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $165K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $131K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $680.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($448.6 million), followed by Mexico (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $248.48 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $291.4 million in 2017 to $680.5 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $715.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $529.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Thailand and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $666.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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