Blow molding machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported blow molding machines worth $16.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.3 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 | $16.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 685 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 256 t |
Where Egypt imports blow molding machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (48%), China (23%), France (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.8M | 48% |
| China | $3.8M | 23% |
| France | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $852K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $745K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $547K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $462K | 2.9% |
| India | $363K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.32 per kg, 29% below the world average of $17.36, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blow molding machines exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $699 thousand of blow molding machines in 2024 (35 tonnes). Turkey alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $582K | 83% |
| Germany | $84K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt blow molding machines imports (HS 8477.30): 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 8477.30: Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of blow molding machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported blow molding machines worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply blow molding machines to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (23%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of blow molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.32 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $17.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blow molding machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2020 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export blow molding machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for blow molding machines?
The HS code for blow molding machines is subheading 8477.30. 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 8477 page.
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