Air compressor imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported air compressor worth $412.0 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $592.8 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 | $412.0M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $437.8M | 40.6K t |
| 2022 | $419.2M | 44.4K t |
| 2021 | $592.8M | 92.1K t |
| 2020 | $448.2M | 79.1K t |
| 2019 | $419.7M | 76.4K t |
| 2018 | $409.3M | 75.3K t |
| 2017 | $458.1M | 80.0K t |
Where Egypt imports air compressor from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Italy (9%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $204.1M | 50% |
| Italy | $37.5M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $33.5M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $26.2M | 6.4% |
| United States | $15.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $14.8M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $13.3M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $6.4M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.30 | Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment | 40% |
| 8414.80 | Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414 | 21% |
| 8414.59 | Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | 17% |
| 8414.90 | Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | 14% |
| 8414.10 | Pumps: vacuum | 2.9% |
| 8414.51 | Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W | 2.5% |
| 8414.60 | Hoods: ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm | 1.5% |
| 8414.40 | Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.83 per kg, close to the world average of $13.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air compressor exports from Egypt
Exports of air compressor by Egypt reached $9.0 million in 2024 (686 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (21%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Algeria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.9M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 12% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 12% |
| Libya | $812K | 9% |
| Tunisia | $622K | 6.9% |
| Sudan | $483K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $441K | 4.9% |
| Lebanon | $382K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $342K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $235K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported air compressor worth $412.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($204.1 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.71 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 air compressor to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $458.1 million in 2017 to $412.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $592.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export air compressor?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $403.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8414.30 (40% of the value) and 8414.80 (20%). 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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