X-ray apparatus imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported x-ray apparatus worth $136.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $222.6 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 | $136.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $158.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $179.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $172.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $164.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $222.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $109.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $115.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports x-ray apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Germany (19%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $25.7M | 19% |
| United States | $21.4M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $14.1M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 8.2% |
| France | $10.1M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 1% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.14 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses… | 35% |
| 9022.19 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses | 23% |
| 9022.12 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary… | 20% |
| 9022.90 | Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks… | 12% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 6.9% |
| 9022.13 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus | 1.8% |
| 9022.29 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: (for other than medical, surgical… | 1.3% |
| 9022.21 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for medical, surgical, dental or… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.49 per kg, close to the world average of $113.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
X-ray apparatus exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported x-ray apparatus worth $3.4 million (10 tonnes). Germany alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+929% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 75% |
| South Korea | $225K | 6.6% |
| United States | $162K | 4.8% |
| France | $132K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $67K | 2% |
| Japan | $54K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.7% |
| Chad | $21K | 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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported x-ray apparatus worth $136.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.49 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $113.83 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 x-ray apparatus to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.3 million in 2017 to $136.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $222.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export x-ray apparatus?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, South Korea and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $133.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 9022.14 (34% of the value) and 9022.19 (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 9022 page.
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