Windscreen wipers and defrosters imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $2.4 million (316 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 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 | $2.4M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 103 t |
Where Egypt imports windscreen wipers and defrosters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $343K | 15% |
| Italy | $28K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $26K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $24K | 1% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, 44% below the world average of $13.33, 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.
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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 8512.40: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of windscreen wipers and defrosters imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply windscreen wipers and defrosters to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 36 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of windscreen wipers and defrosters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of windscreen wipers and defrosters to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters?
The HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters is subheading 8512.40. 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 8512 page.
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