Aircraft launching equipment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported aircraft launching equipment worth $656.0 million (13 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average.
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 | $656.0M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $367.4M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $299.2M | 3 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $890K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 260 t |
Where Egypt imports aircraft launching equipment from
The largest suppliers were France (30%), Germany (29%), United Kingdom (24%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $198.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $188.3M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $158.0M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $31.7M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $22.2M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $13.9M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $12.8M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8805
| 8805.10 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof | 100% |
| 8805.29 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof | 0% |
| 8805.21 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51,252.81 per kg, 13554% above the world average of $375.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft launching equipment exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $16.9 million of aircraft launching equipment in 2024 (15 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.6M | 57% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 13% |
| Sudan | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| India | $802K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $639K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $278K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $263K | 1.6% |
| France | $224K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $101K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8805: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft launching equipment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported aircraft launching equipment worth $656.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 154 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft launching equipment to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($198.2 million), followed by Germany (29%) and the United Kingdom (24%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft launching equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51,252.81 per kg in 2024, 13554% above the world average of $375.37 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 aircraft launching equipment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $656.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export aircraft launching equipment?
Yes. Egypt exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United Kingdom and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $639.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft launching equipment?
The HS code for aircraft launching equipment is heading 8805. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8805.10 (100% of the value) and 8805.29 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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