Universal AC/DC motors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of universal ac/dc motors by Egypt reached $12.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports universal ac/dc motors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 81% |
| Italy | $730K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $418K | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $287K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $216K | 1.7% |
| France | $131K | 1% |
| India | $66K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $61K | 0.5% |
| United States | $52K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt universal ac/dc motors imports (HS 8501.20): 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 8501.20: Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of universal ac/dc motors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported universal ac/dc motors worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal ac/dc motors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal ac/dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of universal ac/dc motors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for universal ac/dc motors?
The HS code for universal ac/dc motors is subheading 8501.20. 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 8501 page.
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