Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars >2500cc by Egypt reached $6.4 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.6 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 | $6.4M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 522 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 497 t |
Where Egypt imports diesel cars >2500cc from
The largest suppliers were Japan (34%), Central African Republic (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.2M | 34% |
| Central African Republic | $1.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $545K | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $460K | 7.2% |
| China | $445K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $323K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $207K | 3.2% |
| France | $203K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $177K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $143K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.18 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars >2500cc exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $252 thousand of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (15 tonnes). Switzerland alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $208K | 83% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Egypt?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Central African Republic (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.18 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. Egypt exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the Netherlands and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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