Automatic arc welders imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic arc welders by Egypt reached $5.1 million in 2024 (194 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $5.1M | 195 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 98 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 165 t |
Where Egypt imports automatic arc welders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), Poland (13%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 47% |
| Poland | $649K | 13% |
| China | $545K | 11% |
| France | $469K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $253K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $213K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $164K | 3.2% |
| India | $154K | 3% |
| Russia | $95K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $91K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.42 per kg, close to the world average of $30.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic arc welders exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported automatic arc welders worth $428 thousand (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $345K | 81% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 19% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported automatic arc welders worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Poland (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.42 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $30.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. Egypt exported $428 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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