Utility meters imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of utility meters by Egypt reached $94.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 92% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $94.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $49.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $83.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports utility meters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.0M | 74% |
| Slovenia | $15.6M | 17% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $877K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $797K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $625K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $505K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $480K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.90 | Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 65% |
| 9028.30 | Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 23% |
| 9028.20 | Meters: liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 7.6% |
| 9028.10 | Meters: gas, supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.36 per kg, close to the world average of $31.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Utility meters exports from Egypt
Exports of utility meters by Egypt reached $84.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Slovenia (31%), Oman (28%), Saudi Arabia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $26.1M | 31% |
| Oman | $24.1M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.2M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.9M | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Ghana | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $903K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $530K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported utility meters worth $94.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($70.0 million), followed by Slovenia (17%) and Singapore (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.36 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $31.70 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of utility meters to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $94.4 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export utility meters?
Yes. Egypt exported $84.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, Oman and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $94.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9028.90 (64% of the value) and 9028.30 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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