Calender machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.9 million of calender machine in 2024 (719 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $4.9M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 836 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 639 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 618 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 349 t |
Where Egypt imports calender machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), China (29%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 29% |
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| Italy | $969K | 20% |
| Turkey | $383K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $177K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $102K | 2.1% |
| France | $82K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $81K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $78K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $70K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8420
| 8420.10 | Machines: calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 57% |
| 8420.91 | Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 36% |
| 8420.99 | Machines: parts, (other than cylinders), for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.86 per kg, 32% below the world average of $10.08, 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.
Calender machine exports from Egypt
Exports of calender machine by Egypt reached $440 thousand in 2024 (121 tonnes). Most of it went to Somalia (50%), Italy (32%), Libya (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $220K | 50% |
| Italy | $139K | 32% |
| Libya | $30K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $23K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $20K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $6K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.7% |
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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported calender machine worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 719 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.86 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $10.08 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 calender machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export calender machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Italy and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
The HS code for calender machine is heading 8420. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8420.10 (57% of the value) and 8420.91 (36%). 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 8420 page.
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