Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air and gas compressors (other) by Egypt reached $84.4 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $187.4 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 | $84.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $123.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $117.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $187.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $88.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $83.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $82.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $143.7M | 8.9K t |
Where Egypt imports air and gas compressors (other) from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (25%), Italy (21%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $21.2M | 25% |
| Italy | $17.6M | 21% |
| China | $15.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.7M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $964K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $907K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.24 per kg, close to the world average of $20.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from Egypt
Exports of air and gas compressors (other) by Egypt reached $484 thousand in 2024 (40 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $254K | 52% |
| Italy | $91K | 19% |
| United States | $36K | 7.3% |
| Greece | $32K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 3% |
| Morocco | $9K | 1.9% |
| France | $7K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $84.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Egypt?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Italy (21%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143.7 million in 2017 to $84.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $187.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $484 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Italy and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $83.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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