Central air conditioning units imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of central air conditioning units by Egypt reached $20.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $20.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 928 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 565 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 964 t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 955 t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 923 t |
Where Egypt imports central air conditioning units from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Italy (23%), Jordan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 23% |
| Jordan | $2.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $746K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $485K | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $283K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $171K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.14 per kg, 23% above the world average of $15.57. 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.
Central air conditioning units exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $7.0 million of central air conditioning units in 2024 (288 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $7.0M | 99% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $29K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported central air conditioning units worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Jordan (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.14 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $15.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export central air conditioning units?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Tunisia and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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