Video games and game equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of video games and game equipment by Egypt reached $9.7 million in 2024 (764 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $39.8 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 | $9.7M | 764 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 853 t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 738 t |
Where Egypt imports video games and game equipment from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 72% |
| Hungary | $439K | 4.5% |
| United States | $430K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $279K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $223K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $178K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $140K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $110K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.90 | Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c.… | 36% |
| 9504.30 | Games: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic… | 34% |
| 9504.50 | Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 | 13% |
| 9504.40 | Games: playing cards | 12% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.68 per kg, 61% below the world average of $32.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Video games and game equipment exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $452 thousand of video games and game equipment in 2024 (98 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $372K | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $18K | 4% |
| Libya | $10K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 1.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.4% |
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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported video games and game equipment worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 764 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Hungary (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.68 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $32.48 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 video games and game equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $39.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export video games and game equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9504.90 (36% of the value) and 9504.30 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
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