Trade lane

What Egypt buys from China.

Egypt imported USD 16bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022. That is 28 per cent of everything Egypt imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 16bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 16bn in 2022)
28 per centof Egypt's imports in these lines, USD 58bn from every source
1,384product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Egypt's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Egypt paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Egypt imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 40 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Egypt's imports81 per cent, 30 source countries
    Changeup 203 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 156,623 a tonne, 3,009 tonnes
    USD 471min 2024
  2. 2

    Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736

    Share of Egypt's imports96 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changeup 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 380min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Egypt's imports33 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 231m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,758 a tonne, 22,328 tonnes
    USD 352min 2024
  4. 4

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Egypt's imports60 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 334m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 137,223 a tonne, 2,432 tonnes
    USD 334min 2024
  5. 5

    Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50...HS 540247

    Share of Egypt's imports93 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 198m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,590 a tonne, 99,465 tonnes
    USD 258min 2024
  6. 6

    Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns...HS 540246

    Share of Egypt's imports93 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 202m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,055 a tonne, 218,843 tonnes
    USD 231min 2024
  7. 7

    Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)HS 850231

    Share of Egypt's imports100 per cent, 3 source countries
    Changeup 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 206min 2024
  8. 8

    Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranesHS 842619

    Share of Egypt's imports99 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,011 a tonne, 22,668 tonnes
    USD 204min 2024
  9. 9

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Egypt's imports50 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 626 a tonne, 251,258 tonnes
    USD 157min 2024
  10. 10

    Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540233

    Share of Egypt's imports71 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 131m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,190 a tonne, 131,558 tonnes
    USD 157min 2024
  11. 11

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

    Share of Egypt's imports92 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 188m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,767 a tonne, 56,003 tonnes
    USD 155min 2024
  12. 12

    Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

    Share of Egypt's imports100 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,999 a tonne, 50,620 tonnes
    USD 152min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Egypt's imports76 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changefrom USD 20m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 19,081 a tonne, 7,950 tonnes
    USD 152min 2024
  14. 14

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Egypt's imports99 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,935 a tonne, 9,337 tonnes
    USD 149min 2024
  15. 15

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Egypt's imports45 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,630 a tonne, 51,949 tonnes
    USD 137min 2024
  16. 16

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Egypt's imports44 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 71m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,583 a tonne, 3,672 tonnes
    USD 134min 2024
  17. 17

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless...HS 851769

    Share of Egypt's imports78 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 173m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 128min 2024
  18. 18

    Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430

    Share of Egypt's imports77 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,656 a tonne, 7,634 tonnes
    USD 127min 2024
  19. 19

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632

    Share of Egypt's imports76 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,348 a tonne, 23,632 tonnes
    USD 126min 2024
  20. 20

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Egypt's imports98 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,507 a tonne, 48,201 tonnes
    USD 121min 2024
  21. 21

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Egypt's imports67 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 120min 2024
  22. 22

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Egypt's imports52 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 70,254 a tonne, 1,697 tonnes
    USD 119min 2024
  23. 23

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or...HS 852499

    Share of Egypt's imports88 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changefrom USD 252k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 101min 2024
  24. 24

    Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 551219

    Share of Egypt's imports88 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 254m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,711 a tonne, 4,319 tonnes
    USD 98min 2024
  25. 25

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mmHS 720837

    Share of Egypt's imports59 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changefrom USD 13m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 933 a tonne, 98,203 tonnes
    USD 92min 2024
  26. 26

    Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300

    Share of Egypt's imports90 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changefrom USD 13m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 91min 2024
  27. 27

    Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190

    Share of Egypt's imports70 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 64,835 a tonne, 1,396 tonnes
    USD 91min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbonHS 720720

    Share of Egypt's imports25 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changefrom USD 26k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 469 a tonne, 184,726 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  29. 29

    Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopesHS 902920

    Share of Egypt's imports87 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 188,291 a tonne, 455 tonnes
    USD 86min 2024
  30. 30

    Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessoriesHS 871410

    Share of Egypt's imports83 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,265 a tonne, 25,918 tonnes
    USD 85min 2024
  31. 31

    Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611

    Share of Egypt's imports66 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 116m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,154 a tonne, 38,912 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  32. 32

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120

    Share of Egypt's imports95 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,372 a tonne, 23,472 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  33. 33

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Egypt's imports7 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 153 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,250 a tonne, 4,440 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  34. 34

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleachedHS 540751

    Share of Egypt's imports93 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,805 a tonne, 19,985 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  35. 35

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Egypt's imports66 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,021 a tonne, 12,405 tonnes
    USD 75min 2024
  36. 36

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Egypt's imports25 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,242 a tonne, 10,296 tonnes
    USD 75min 2024
  37. 37

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Egypt's imports63 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,367 a tonne, 52,809 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  38. 38

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Egypt's imports68 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changeup 193 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,357 a tonne, 2,104 tonnes
    USD 70min 2024
  39. 39

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Egypt's imports45 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 420,336 a tonne, 166 tonnes
    USD 70min 2024
  40. 40

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Egypt's imports34 per cent, 97 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,444 a tonne, 15,348 tonnes
    USD 68min 2024
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    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Egypt's imports56 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 292m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,014 a tonne, 7,548 tonnes
    USD 68min 2024
  42. 42

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellularHS 392190

    Share of Egypt's imports42 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,770 a tonne, 11,688 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  43. 43

    Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mmHS 760711

    Share of Egypt's imports95 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,045 a tonne, 21,745 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  44. 44

    Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or chinaHS 691110

    Share of Egypt's imports85 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,203 a tonne, 9,148 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  45. 45

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761

    Share of Egypt's imports68 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 886 a tonne, 73,265 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  46. 46

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Egypt's imports31 per cent, 87 source countries
    Changeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,802 a tonne, 3,831 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
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    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410

    Share of Egypt's imports72 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,586 a tonne, 17,940 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
  48. 48

    Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391

    Share of Egypt's imports37 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changefrom USD 10m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 891 a tonne, 70,877 tonnes
    USD 63min 2024
  49. 49

    Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851

    Share of Egypt's imports57 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 620 a tonne, 100,070 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
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    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Egypt's imports50 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 824 a tonne, 75,293 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839USD 157m in 2024, from USD 17m in 2022. China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 152m in 2024, from USD 20m in 2022. China supplies 76 per cent of the line.
  3. Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300USD 91m in 2024, from USD 13m in 2022. China supplies 90 per cent of the line.
  4. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mmHS 720837USD 92m in 2024, from USD 13m in 2022. China supplies 59 per cent of the line.
  5. Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391USD 63m in 2024, from USD 10m in 2022. China supplies 37 per cent of the line.
  6. Titanium oxidesHS 282300USD 31m in 2024, up 439 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
  7. Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)HS 850231USD 206m in 2024, up 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  8. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423USD 56m in 2024, up 382 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  9. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460USD 38m in 2024, up 348 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 37 per cent of the line.
  10. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838USD 30m in 2024, up 329 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 58 per cent of the line.
  11. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110USD 31m in 2024, up 302 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  12. Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranesHS 842619USD 204m in 2024, up 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022). China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  13. Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramicsHS 701337USD 17m in 2024, up 238 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 83 per cent of the line.
  14. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 720916USD 29m in 2024, up 226 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 63 per cent of the line.
  15. Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVAHS 850434USD 19m in 2024, up 217 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  16. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491USD 471m in 2024, up 203 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022). China supplies 81 per cent of the line.
  17. Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVAHS 850433USD 17m in 2024, up 203 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  18. Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit typeHS 845229USD 19m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  19. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720USD 70m in 2024, up 193 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). China supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  20. Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)HS 590390USD 37m in 2024, up 190 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 59 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Egypt imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 85249181 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 471m; 30 source countries in all.
  2. Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 29173696 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 380m; 6 source countries in all.
  3. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50...HS 54024793 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 258m; 16 source countries in all.
  4. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns...HS 54024693 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 231m; 7 source countries in all.
  5. Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)HS 850231100 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 206m; 3 source countries in all.
  6. Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranesHS 84261999 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 204m; 20 source countries in all.
  7. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54023371 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 157m; 21 source countries in all.
  8. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075292 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 155m; 27 source countries in all.
  9. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192100 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 152m; 13 source countries in all.
  10. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038076 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 152m; 27 source countries in all.
  11. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030099 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 149m; 63 source countries in all.
  12. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless...HS 85176978 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 128m; 53 source countries in all.
  13. Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 84143077 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 127m; 58 source countries in all.
  14. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 60063276 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 126m; 24 source countries in all.
  15. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 85414398 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 121m; 34 source countries in all.
  16. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177967 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 120m; 48 source countries in all.
  17. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or...HS 85249988 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 101m; 21 source countries in all.
  18. Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleachedHS 55121988 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 98m; 19 source countries in all.
  19. Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 85030090 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 91m; 49 source countries in all.
  20. Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 29419070 per cent of Egypt's imports of the line, USD 91m; 29 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Egypt at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491China: USD 471m at USD 156,623 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 17m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 120,003 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 143,015 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322China: USD 352m at USD 15,758 a tonne. Spain: USD 53m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 11,580 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,723 a tonne.
  3. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839China: USD 157m at USD 626 a tonne. Japan: USD 12m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 455 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 626 a tonne.
  4. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989China: USD 134m at USD 36,583 a tonne. Italy: USD 20m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 13,354 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,678 a tonne.
  5. Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430China: USD 127m at USD 16,656 a tonne. Brazil: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 3,458 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,271 a tonne.
  6. Electrical static convertersHS 850440China: USD 119m at USD 70,254 a tonne. Germany: USD 26m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 52,849 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,266 a tonne.
  7. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mmHS 720837China: USD 92m at USD 933 a tonne. Russia: USD 15m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 730 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 730 a tonne.
  8. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323China: USD 77m at USD 17,250 a tonne. South Korea: USD 233m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 5,927 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,335 a tonne.
  9. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070China: USD 72m at USD 1,367 a tonne. Turkey: USD 16m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 1,018 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,277 a tonne.
  10. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720China: USD 70m at USD 33,357 a tonne. Germany: USD 15m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 24,000 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 32,001 a tonne.
  11. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130China: USD 70m at USD 420,336 a tonne. South Korea: USD 54m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 217,322 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 303,647 a tonne.
  12. Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellularHS 392190China: USD 67m at USD 5,770 a tonne. India: USD 7m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 4,360 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,198 a tonne.
  13. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899China: USD 64m at USD 16,802 a tonne. South Korea: USD 34m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 3,850 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,718 a tonne.
  14. Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391China: USD 63m at USD 891 a tonne. Russia: USD 89m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 711 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 711 a tonne.
  15. Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150China: USD 56m at USD 348,784 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 8m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 271,466 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 311,465 a tonne.
  16. Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furnitureHS 841899China: USD 53m at USD 6,582 a tonne. Turkey: USD 14m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 5,180 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,047 a tonne.
  17. Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092China: USD 49m at USD 885 a tonne. Slovenia: USD 6m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 472 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 745 a tonne.
  18. Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washersHS 731815China: USD 45m at USD 5,418 a tonne. Turkey: USD 7m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 2,083 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,950 a tonne.
  19. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829China: USD 40m at USD 9,278 a tonne. India: USD 19m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 3,805 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,492 a tonne.
  20. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499China: USD 36m at USD 3,911 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 48m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 3,096 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,038 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Egypt buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Egypt with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Egypt imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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