Crane imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Egypt reached $165.1 million in 2024 (31.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $165.1M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $99.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $171.4M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $106.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $82.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $136.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2018 | $125.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $68.0M | 17.7K t |
Where Egypt imports crane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $122.1M | 74% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| United States | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $962K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 47% |
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 23% |
| 8426.49 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 18% |
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 4.5% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 3.7% |
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 2% |
| 8426.12 | Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers | 0.9% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.0 million of crane in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (38%), France (33%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 38% |
| France | $2.6M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $819K | 10% |
| Norway | $79K | 1% |
| India | $78K | 1% |
| Albania | $26K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $20K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $13K | 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported crane worth $165.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($122.1 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.26 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 crane to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.0 million in 2017 to $165.1 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2022 at $171.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export crane?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $157.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (47% of the value) and 8426.41 (23%). 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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