Vehicle airbags imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.7 million of vehicle airbags in 2024 (241 tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.7M | 241 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 111 t |
Where Egypt imports vehicle airbags from
Most of the value came from South Korea (32%), Germany (16%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.9M | 33% |
| Germany | $907K | 16% |
| Thailand | $844K | 15% |
| Japan | $517K | 9% |
| Mexico | $403K | 7% |
| China | $382K | 6.6% |
| United States | $336K | 5.8% |
| Hungary | $87K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $75K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $73K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.89 per kg, 21% above the world average of $19.71. 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 vehicle airbags imports (HS 8708.95): 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 8708.95: Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle airbags imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vehicle airbags worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle airbags to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Thailand (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle airbags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.89 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $19.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle airbags to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2020 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle airbags?
The HS code for vehicle airbags is subheading 8708.95. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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