Book-binding machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.9 million of book-binding machine in 2024 (203 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.7 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 | $3.9M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 480 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 545 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 150 t |
Where Egypt imports book-binding machine from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (48%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $690K | 18% |
| Germany | $499K | 13% |
| China | $468K | 12% |
| Belgium | $74K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $71K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.7% |
| India | $58K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8440
| 8440.10 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines | 94% |
| 8440.90 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines, parts thereof | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8440.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.47 per kg, close to the world average of $23.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8440: Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of book-binding machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported book-binding machine worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply book-binding machine to Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of book-binding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.47 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $23.58 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 book-binding machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $5.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for book-binding machine?
The HS code for book-binding machine is heading 8440. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8440.10 (94% of the value) and 8440.90 (6%). 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 8440 page.
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