Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Egypt reached $76.9 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 202% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $76.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 772 t |
| 2019 | $64.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports bridge and gantry cranes from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.3M | 97% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| France | $343K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $222K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $188K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $124K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $112K | 0.2% |
| United States | $88K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $72K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 31% below the world average of $6.95, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $76.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 202% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($74.3 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $76.9 million in 2024, an increase of 417%. The peak was 2022 at $83.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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