Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) by Egypt reached $19.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $56.0 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 | $19.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $53.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 354 t |
Where Egypt imports boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $9.8M | 50% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Finland | $899K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $894K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $651K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $631K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $496K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $437K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $435K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 589% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.9 million of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 84% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 6.5% |
| United States | $94K | 3.3% |
| Libya | $77K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $40K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $23K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 8430.49: Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 589% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 687%. The peak was 2018 at $56.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.49. 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 8430 page.
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