Doubling and twisting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.0 million of doubling and twisting machines in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 119 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.2 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 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 247 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 532 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 412 t |
Where Egypt imports doubling and twisting machines from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (35%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 49% |
| India | $2.8M | 35% |
| Italy | $456K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $378K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $314K | 3.9% |
| United States | $70K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $70K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 42% below the world average of $8.73, 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.
Doubling and twisting machines exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported doubling and twisting machines worth $233 thousand (9 tonnes). Israel alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $233K | 100% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
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 8445.30: Textile machinery: doubling or twisting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of doubling and twisting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported doubling and twisting machines worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 119 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply doubling and twisting machines to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (35%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of doubling and twisting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of doubling and twisting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export doubling and twisting machines?
Yes. Egypt exported $233 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for doubling and twisting machines?
The HS code for doubling and twisting machines is subheading 8445.30. 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 8445 page.
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