Evaporative coolers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported evaporative coolers worth $5.7 million (366 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.6 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 | $5.7M | 366 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 783 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 862 t |
Where Egypt imports evaporative coolers from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), Switzerland (17%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 32% |
| Switzerland | $955K | 17% |
| China | $629K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $505K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $362K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $353K | 6.2% |
| Jordan | $291K | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $196K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $109K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $103K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.52 per kg, close to the world average of $15.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative coolers exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.6 million of evaporative coolers in 2024 (324 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (37%), Libya (11%), Lebanon (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt evaporative coolers imports (HS 8415.83): 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 8415.83: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative coolers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported evaporative coolers worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 366 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative coolers to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Switzerland (17%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative coolers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export evaporative coolers?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Libya and Lebanon. That compares with imports of $5.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for evaporative coolers?
The HS code for evaporative coolers is subheading 8415.83. 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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